J.John

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The Reverend Canon
J.John
Born John Ioannou
(1958-06-02) June 2, 1958 (age 65)
London, England
Nationality British
Education Lambeth MA
Alma mater Hendon College
St. John’s Theological College, Nottingham
Occupation Speaker, Christian Minister, Author, Social Activist
Years active 1975 - present
Organization Philo Trust
Title Reverend Canon
Spouse(s) Killadeas (Killy) Ann (née Rees) (1983 – Present)
Children Michael (Born 1986)
Simeon (Born 1989)
Benjamin (Born 1994)
Website canonjjohn.com

John Ioannou (born June 2, 1958), best known as J.John is an international evangelist and author based in the United Kingdom.[1]

Early life

J.John was born on June 2, 1958, in London, England to his parents, George and Helen Ioannou. J.John’s Greek name is Iouannes Iouannon; which translates as John John. His parents were owners and managers of a local restaurant in London.[2] He studied psychology[3] at Hendon College London from 1974 – 1976, where in 1975 he was introduced to Christianity by a friend, the Reverend Andy Economides.[4]

Career

Before working in Christian ministry, J.John started his career in 1976 as a psychiatric nurse at Napsbury Mental Hospital in St Albans, England.

Early ministry

In 1978, J.John studied theology at St John’s Theological College, Nottingham, England. In 1980, while studying theology at St John’s, J.John worked at the Christian Renewal Centre in Northern Ireland.[5] During this time he took part in reconciliation work as a member of the community, including volunteering at a local prison.[6]

Later, J.John became Director of Evangelism at St Nicholas’ Church in Nottingham, England, under the leadership of David and Joyce Huggett. While spearheading evangelism work within the church, he also began his work as an itinerant evangelist. During these years, his time was spent traveling the country and speaking at universities, churches and other venues.

Philo Trust

J.John established Philo Trust as a charity in 1980 in Nottingham, but moved to Chorleywood, England in 1997.[7] The purpose of Philo Trust is to support J.John in his ministry. ‘Philo’ is the Greek word for brotherly love. Philo Trust has a number of associates, including Christine Caine and Andrew White. Philo Trust supports their associates in improving the livelihood of the international community.

Public speaking

To date, J.John has completed thousands of speaking engagements at conferences, towns, cities and universities in 69 countries on six continents. Some of these include the United States of America, Australia, Singapore, and numerous countries across Africa and Europe.

J.John has spoken at churches such as Hillsong Church Australia, Prestonwood Baptist Church,[8] Gateway,[9][10] C3 Oxford Falls,[11] City Harvest Church, International Christian Fellowship,[12][13] Holy Trinity Brompton, and Hillsong Church London. J.John has also spoken at several Christian conferences throughout the world including; Hillsong Colour Conference,[14] Presence Conference,[15] Joyce Meyer Conference, Soul Survivor,[16][17] New Wine and others. He has completed 102 university/college engagements.[18]

Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury said "J.John is a speaker of national and international repute. I regard the work of J.John as being of primary importance."[19] Sir Cliff Richard said "It's really hard to communicate if people don't like you. I've heard J.John speak. He appealed to everyone. He was funny and he made us think - instant communication."

J.John is also a speaker and advocate for Compassion International.[20]

just10

In January 1998, J.John began teaching the Ten Commandments. just10, his ten-week course teaches why he believes following the 10 laws given to Moses by God are a way to a better life. The ten sections of just10 are presented to appeal to people of any faith or non-faith background. just10 is divided into 10 segments, with each segment focusing on a different commandment.

just10 was originally named TEN and the original series was filmed in front of a live audience at Capitol Studios – home of The Weakest Link. Over the years, just10 has developed into a just10 Toolkit, two separate DVD courses for Churches and for Small Groups (2010),[21] and just10 for Kids, an online resource and book (2013). The DVD course alone has reached an audience of over one million people[22] and the book has been sold or given away to over 7,500 people including His Holiness Pope Francis.[23][24]

To date, J.John has completed 36 just10 engagements. Most of these missions have taken place in the UK, but they have also run in New York and Sydney. The most recent engagement took place in Peterborough and was broadcast live on UCB TV. Current attendances at just10 missions have exceeded one million people. Following the final evening of just10 in Coventry Cathedral, the vast majority of the audience (3000 people) moved into the cathedral ruins to take part in what is believed be the largest mass anointing to have been held in England.[25] With the release of the DVD course, the message of just10 has been taught in more than 136 prisons in the UK,[26] to more than 600 churches in the UK, and around the world.[27]

One feature of the just10 engagements are the amnesty bins. During the ‘Prosper with a Clear Conscience’ session, J.John asks the audience to return stolen goods to their original owners, or if this is not possible to bring them to bins at the venue where the goods can be donated to local charities. The amnesty bins are frequently filled with library books, hotel towels, and even checks for hundreds of thousands of pounds.[28] To date, this has resulted in more than $500,000 being raised for hospitals, hospices and homeless shelters. After one ‘Manage Your Anger’ session, so much ammunition was handed in that police had to send two armored vehicles to collect it.[29]

Programming

J.John can frequently be seen speaking on television channels across the world including GOD TV,[30] Daystar,[31] TBN,[32][33] UCB TV, and The BBC.[34] One section of an interview on TBN UK went viral on social media with over 9.7 million views.

His Facing the Canon series of programs is filmed in partnership with UCB TV. J.John interviews a collection of guests including theologians, politicians, activists and musicians. The series is also broadcast by TBN UK. Notable guests have included Justin Welby,[35] Alister McGrath, Jackie Pullinger, Lord Michael Hastings, Michael Ramsden, Mandy Smith, N.T. Wright, George Verwer, Canon Andrew White, Nicky Gumbel, Phillip Yancey, Mike Pilavachi, William Paul Young, Matt Redman, Archbishop John Sentamu, David Pytches, and R.T. Kendall.

Publications

J.John has authored over 60 books since 1988. There are over one million copies of his books in print worldwide.[36] By June 2009, The Life had sold over 100,000 copies.

He has also written articles for several news journals and media outlets including The Huffington Post,[37] The Daily Mirror,[38] BBC News,[39] Sorted Magazine,[40] Christianity Today,[41] and Church Times.[42]

Select publications include:

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  • A Christmas Compendium (2005)
  • 26 Steps to Heaven (2007)
  • The Happiness Secret: Finding True Contentment (2011)
  • The Return: Grace and the Prodigal (2011)
  • just10 (2013)
  • The Natural Evangelism Course (2014)
  • The Life: A Portrait of Jesus (2015 edition)

Awards and recognition

J.John has been recognized by several industry leaders because of his 30+ years working around the world. In 1998, J.John received a Lambeth MA from Archbishop George Carey, in recognition of Church Growth and Evangelism.

J.John was appointed an Honorary Canon of Coventry Cathedral on February 22, 2003.[43] On March 4, 2012, J.John was ordained Presbyter and Canon Missioner by Bishop David Carr OSL.[44]

Personal life

J.John married his wife Killy (Killadeas) on July 23, 1983. Together they have three children, Michael, Simeon, and Ben.[45] Their eldest, Michael is married to his wife Emma.

Today J.John and his family reside in Chorleywood, England.

External links

References

  1. ↑ What is J John's Real Name? at Eden; by Les Elison; published March 31, 2013; retrieved August 12, 2015
  2. ↑ J.John: makes you laugh, then the challenge of the Gospel at Sternfield Thoughts; by Tom Hawksley; published January 17, 2014; retrieved June 23, 2015
  3. ↑ Evangelist J John at Idea.com; by Richard Woodall; published July 4, 2014; retrieved June 23, 2015
  4. ↑ http://www.cornerstonethechurch.com/Groups/142921/Cornerstone_the_Church/Featured/Friends_of_Cornerstone/Friends_of_Cornerstone.aspx
  5. ↑ Guest Speaker J. John at Christian Renewal Centre; published March 9, 2012; retrieved August 12, 2015.
  6. ↑ Funding crisis threatens work of prison ministry at Christian Media Corporation; published June 10, 2010; retrieved October 23, 2015
  7. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  8. ↑ God Owns All The Donuts at Prestonwood; published 2014; retrieved July 7, 2015
  9. ↑ J. John at Gateway Church at Gateway People; published July 13, 2013; retrieved July 7, 2015
  10. ↑ The Great Invitation at GatewayChurch.tv; published June 19, 2013; retrieved July 7, 2015
  11. ↑ How To Take God Seriously at C3 Church Sidney; retrieved June 23, 2015
  12. ↑ J. John am BIG 15! at ICF Zurich; published March 23, 2011; retrieved July 7, 2015
  13. ↑ J. John Live At Hillsong London at Cross Rhythms; retrieved July 7, 2015
  14. ↑ Hillsong Colour Conference at RadioTimes; retrieved July 7, 2015
  15. ↑ Presence Conference at God.tv; retrieved July 7, 2015
  16. ↑ Soul Survivor's Momentum Conference Closes with 4,000 at Christian Today;published September 4, 2006; retrieved June 23, 2015
  17. ↑ Soul Survivor to Gather Thousands of Young People this Summer at Christian Today; published August 9, 2006; retrieved June 23, 2015
  18. ↑ J. John - Liberty University Convocation at Liberty University; published April 13, 2012; retrieved July 7, 2015
  19. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  20. ↑ Ambassadors and Partners at Compassion UK; retrieved June 23, 2015
  21. ↑ Reconciling Ministries Network Ex-Employee Files 'Gender Identity Discrimination' Complaint Against Pro-LGBT Methodist Group at The Christian Post; by Michael Gryboski; published June 22, 2015; retrieved June 29, 2015
  22. ↑ The Ten Commandments: Are they still relevant? at Christian Today; published August 16, 2010; retrieved June 29, 2015
  23. ↑ https://instagram.com/p/2DnCssNAme/
  24. ↑ https://instagram.com/p/2EGgKrNAvu/
  25. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  26. ↑ Just10 – Transform Your World at Lausanne Movement; by Chris Moffat; published December 1, 2006; retrieved June 29, 2015
  27. ↑ Churches adopt new Ten Commandments at The Telegraph; by Hannah Furness; published March 5, 2012; retrieved June 29, 2015
  28. ↑ J John to bring Just 10 to the North East at Inspire; retrieved June 29, 2015
  29. ↑ Amnesty Bins, Canvas Cathedrals, and Just Ten Commandments: How one evangelist in Britain is bringing new meaning to Thou Shalt Not at Identity Network; by Michael Ireland; retrieved June 29, 2015
  30. ↑ J John, Hillsong, Delirious? and more on GOD TV this Christmas at Christian Today; published December 22, 2009; retrieved June 23, 2015
  31. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  32. ↑ Christian TV Set to Blanket United Kingdom with January 5th Launch of TBN UK at Trinity Broadcasting Network; by Colby May; published December 29, 2014; retrieved June 23, 2015
  33. ↑ Behind The Scenes at iTBN; published January 6, 2015; retrieved June 23, 2015
  34. ↑ Preacher attracts thousands at BBC; published Spril 23, 2008; retrieved June 23, 2015
  35. ↑ Interview with Archbishop Justin Welby at The Diocese of Canterbury; retrieved June 23, 2015
  36. ↑ The Ten Commandments: Are they still relevant? at Christian Today;published August 16, 2010; retrieved June 23, 2015
  37. ↑ Canon J.John at Huffington Post UK; retrieved July 7, 2015
  38. ↑ Live feeds Top Videos News Politics Football Celebs TV & Film Weird News TRENDING7/7 BOMBINGSTHE BUDGETBILL COSBYSIMON COWELLGREECE CRISISPRINCESS CHARLOTTE Sport Technology Money Travel Fashion Home Opinion News Opinion Halloween Six reasons why I believe Halloween is far from harmless at Mirror; published October 30, 2014; retrieved July 7, 2015
  39. ↑ Will Christians swing the 2010 UK election? at The BBC; by Justin Parkinson; published April 21, 2010; retrieved July 7, 2015
  40. ↑ Sorted's Regular Columnists at Sorted Magazine; retrieved July 7, 2015
  41. ↑ J John: Culture in Britain has changed, now opposes Christians at Christian Today; by Ruth Gledhill; published November 7, 2014; retrieved July 7, 2015
  42. ↑ Thousands flock to J. John’s tent at Church Times; published November 2, 2006; retrieved July 7, 2015
  43. ↑ J John hopes to pack 'em in again at Coventry Telegraph; published November 5, 2003; retrieved June 23, 2015
  44. ↑ Revd Canon J.John at The Order of St Leonard; retrieved June 23, 2015
  45. ↑ J.John: The Family Man at Live! An Evening with J.John and Friends; by Saul Waldram; published September 3, 2009; retrieved August 12, 2015
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