David Jennings (bishop)

David Jennings (bishop)

David Willfred Michael Jennings (born 13 July 1944) was the Anglican Bishop of Warrington from 2000 until he resigned with effect from 31 October 2009.[1] He was educated at Radley College[2] and King's College London [3] before embarking on a curacy at Walton-on-the-Hill, Liverpool.[4] After a further curacy at Christchurch Priory he became an incumbent at Hythe in 1969. Further pastoral posts led to appointments as the Rural Dean of Havering in 1985 and as Archdeacon of Southend in 1992. He was elevated to the episcopate in 2000.[5] An inspirational preacher,[6] he is also a member of the Court of Liverpool University.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ Daily Telegraph Appointments in the clergy p30 Issue no 47,694, dated Monday 6 October 2008
  2. ^ ”Who’s Who 2007” London,A&C Black,2006 ISBN 9780713672576
  3. ^ Crockford's clerical directory (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0715180886
  4. ^ Burke's Details
  5. ^ Promotion details
  6. ^ Jennings preaches at convention in Alabama
  7. ^ Court Membership