Andrew David Wooding Jones (born 17 August 1961) has been Archdeacon of Rochester[1] since 2018.[2]
Early life
editWooding Jones was born on 17 August 1961 in Manchester. His parents are Gerald and Joan Wooding Jones. He was educated at The Skinners' School and received his HND in Hotel and Catering Administration from Huddersfield Polytechnic. In 1991, he was awarded a BA in Theology and Pastoral Studies from Oak Hill College and in 2001, he received an MBA in Church and Charity Management from the University of Hull.[3]
Career
editHe was ordained deacon in 1991, and priest 1992. After a curacy in Welling, he was Team Vicar of St Thomas’, Crookes from 1995 to 2000. He was Resident Director of the Ashburnham Christian Trust from 2000 to 2012.[3] He held administrative positions with The World Prayer Centre, Birmingham, Incognito Sussex and Lee Abbey[4] before his appointment as Archdeacon.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Diocese of Rochester | Archdeacon of Rochester". www.rochester.anglican.org. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Andrew David Wooding JOnes". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b Anon (2020). "Wooding Jones, Ven. Andrew David". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "Andy Wooding-Jones - Speaker". Lee Abbey Devon. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ The Collation of Revd Andrew Wooding Jones as Archdeacon of Rochester., retrieved 17 August 2021
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