Jonathan Gledhill
| The Right Reverend Jonathan Gledhill | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lichfield | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
| In office | 2003–30 September 2015 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Keith Sutton |
| Other posts |
Bishop of Southampton 1996–2003 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1975 |
| Consecration | 1996 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
14 February 1949 Windsor, Berkshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | Bishop's House, Lichfield |
| Spouse | Jane Gledhill |
| Children | One daughter, one son |
| Alma mater | Keele University |
Jonathan Michael Gledhill (born 14 February 1949, Windsor, Berkshire) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was the Bishop of Southampton from 1996 to 2003, and the Bishop of Lichfield from 2003 to 2015.
Early life
Gledhill was educated at Keele University and the University of Bristol.[1] He trained for the ministry at Trinity College, Bristol.[2] In 2007 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the Church and to the people and the County of Staffordshire.”[3]
Ordained ministry
Gledhill was curate at Marple All Saints' Chester from 1975 to 1978 and from 1978 to 1983 was priest in charge of St George's Folkestone. From 1983 to 1996 he was Vicar at St Mary Bredin, Canterbury and a tutor at the Canterbury School of Ministry. From 1988 to 1994 he was also the Rural Dean at Canterbury and from 1992 to 1996 an honorary canon of Canterbury Cathedral.
From 1995 to 1998 Gledhill was a member of the General Synod. From 1996 to 2003 he was the suffragan Bishop of Southampton. From 1997 he has chaired the Anglican-Old Catholic International Co-ordinating Council and has been the chairman of the Governing Body of the National College of Evangelists.
Gledhill was the 98th Bishop of Lichfield.[4] He was enthroned in Lichfield Cathedral on 15 November 2003 and he retired on 30 September 2015.[5]
Gledhill has published Leading a Local Church in the Age of the Spirit.
Personal life
He is married to Jane, who is a university lecturer and a lay reader. They have one daughter and one son. His recreations include sailing and skiing.
Styles
- Jonathan Gledhill Esq (1949–1975)
- The Reverend Jonathan Gledhill (1975–1992)
- The Reverend Canon Jonathan Gledhill (1992–1996)
- The Right Reverend Jonathan Gledhill (1996–present)
References
- ↑ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ↑ Debrett's People of Today London, Debrett's, 2008 ISBN 978-1-870520-95-9
- ↑ Bishop of Lichfield to be honoured with Doctorate - Diocese of Lichfield press release. Accessed 20 August 2007.
- ↑ Crockfords On-line Accessed 24 May 2008 16:13
- ↑ Diocese of Lichfield – "40 years seem a good stint" (Accessed 2 March 2015)
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Perry |
Bishop of Southampton 1996–2003 |
Succeeded by Paul Butler |
| Preceded by Keith Sutton |
Bishop of Lichfield 2003–2015 |
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