Since ordination, nearly 40 years ago, John has been a parish priest; Senior Selection Secretary at Church House, Westminster; Director of Ordinands, and Canon at Southwark Cathedral; an Archdeacon and a Diocesan Director of Education. In retirement, John has written many bestselling books for Kevin Mayhew. He chairs the governors of a primary academy and in spare moments enjoys golf and travel.

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