True Evangelical

Author John Went writes as a convinced Evangelical and Anglican, addressing the many significant changes, both theologically and ecclesiologically, within Anglicanism and Evangelicalism today. Drawing from the author’s life of ministry as a parish priest, a theological college lecturer, an Archdeacon, and a Bishop, and set within a historical framework, True Evangelical explores some of the distinctive characteristics of those changes, seeking to sustain an understanding of Anglican ecclesiology that embraces both a rich diversity of church traditions and a focus on the parish as the heart of her self-understanding.

John Went grew up in Essex, attended Colchester Royal Grammar School; read Classics Part 1 (1st class) and Theology Part 2 (Starred First) at Corpus Christi College Cambridge. He trained for Church of England Ministry at Oak Hill Theological College. After a curacy at Emmanuel Northwood in London Diocese he was Vicar of Holy Trinity Margate before going on to be Vice-Principal of Wycliffe Hall Oxford. In retirement he continues to preach and lead services. He lives in London, UK.