Canon Jonathan serves as the Diocesan Transition Minister overseeing all parish transitions, interim ministries, search processes, and candidate screening and recruitment. He also serves as an extension of the Bishop’s pastoral ministry and relationship with all Diocesan clergy. Canon Jonathan provides advance engagement and preparation with parishes ahead of the Bishop’s visitation, coordinates and deploys supply clergy, oversees licensing of clergy for ministry in the Diocese, and supports Diocesan retired clergy. He also serves as the Bishop’s resource in times of parish conflict or crisis. Jonathan lives in Roanoke with his wife Darla and son Henry and loves hiking the Appalachian Trail whenever possible.