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St Padarn’s Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Canon Dr Jordan Hillebert as the next Principal of St Padarn’s, the Church in Wales’s ministerial training institute.

Jordan has spent more than a decade serving the Church in Wales in the work of training and formation, first as Tutor in Theology at St Michael’s College and eventually as Director of Formation for Ministry at St Padarn’s. As Director of Formation, Jordan has played a key role on the Senior Leadership Team at St Padarn’s, overseeing the initial training and formation of all lay licensed and ordained ministers in the Church in Wales.

Originally from the States, Jordan moved to the UK in 2011 to complete a PhD in Theology at the University of St Andrews. Ordained in 2015, he served his curacy at Christ Church, Roath Park and is currently Canon Theologian at Llandaff Cathedral. Jordan is a gifted theologian, speaker, and teacher and is the author of Henri de Lubac and the Drama of Human Existence.

Reflecting on his appointment, Jordan said, "St Padarn’s is entering an exciting new chapter in its service to the Church in Wales. The mission of the Church calls for ministers of spiritual depth, theological substance, and mature Christian character who are passionately devoted to making Christ known in their lives and ministries. I am thrilled to lead such a talented team in this crucial work as Principal of St Padarn’s."

In welcoming Jordan to his new role, the Bishop of Llandaff, the Rt Revd Mary Stallard, who is responsible for Ministry in the Church in Wales, said: “This is a hugely important appointment for the Church in Wales as we seek to fully prepare our lay and ordained ministers to bring the message of Jesus to the people of Wales. As a Church, I know we will be holding Jordan in our prayers as he undertakes this vital task.”

Simon Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Representative Body of the Church in Wales, which oversees St Padarn’s on behalf of the Church, said: “Jordan brings a wealth of experience to this national leadership position.  His proven commitment to enabling others to develop their Christian calling will be crucial as St Padarn’s takes forward the work of the Gospel in contemporary Wales.”