Background
Jones, Glyndwr was born on November 25, 1935.
Jones, Glyndwr was born on November 25, 1935.
Diploma in Theology, University Wales, 1965. Master of Arts (honorary), University Wales, 2005.
Curate Clydach Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, 1962-1964, Llangyfelach with Morriston, Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, 1964-1967, Sketty, Swansea Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, 1967-1970. Rector Bryngwyn with Newchurch and Llanbedr Paincastle with Llandewi Fach, Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, 1970-1972. Minister Missions to Seamen Port Chaplain at Swansea and Port Talbot, 1972-1976, Missions to Seaman Senior Chaplain to the Port of London, 1976-1981.
Auxiliary ministers secretary Central Office, The Missions to Seaman, 1981-1985, assistant general secretary, 1985-1990. General secretary Missions to Seaman, 1990—2000. Retired, 2000
Appointed chaplain to the Queen, 1990.
Honorary chaplain The Royal Alfred Seafarers Society, 1987-1993. Honorary canon St. Michael's Cathedral, Kobe, Japan, 1988, chaplain Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, 1995-2000, Worshipful Company Innholders, 1990-2001, Worshipful Company Farriers, 1990-2004, Worshipful Company Carmen, 1990-2004. Honorary member Honourable Company Master Mariners, 1990.
Freeman to the City of London, 1990. Chaplain to lay sheriff, City of London, 1993-1994, 99-2000. Member council Marine Society, 1990.
Commissary to Bishop of Cyprus and The Gulf, 1996-2000.
Member Merchant Navy Welfare Board. Trustee Eddie Baird trust, 2002. Member Batti-Wallahs Society (president since 2006), Partnership for World Mission, International Christian Maritime Association, Probus Club (president Grays Thurlock chapter 2005), Rotary, Little Ship Club (secretary to trustee of Orsett Church Center, since 2004).
Married Anita Morris, 1966. Children: Robert, Susan.