Rev. Jonathan Tait Joins Synod of CNOB as Regional Minister
Rev. Jonathan Tait Joins Synod of CNOB as Regional Minister
PDF version of press release can be found here.
Regional Minister for Congregational Health supports Congregations, Clergy and Presbyteries to lead through rapidly changing times
May 2025
Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Regional Consultative Committee is pleased to introduce Rev. Jonathan Tait as the Regional Minister for Congregational Health in the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda. Jonathan takes up that call June 1, 2025.
As Regional Minister, Jonathan will be available to help support congregations, clergy, sessions and presbyteries as they lead and navigate in these rapidly changing times. “I look forward to working collaboratively with congregations, clergy, elders and presbyteries as we strive to ensure that Christ’s Church and its people flourish in vibrant faithfulness,” says Jonathan. “Whatever you are considering or wrestling with please don’t hesitate to reach out to me — I am here to listen and to help.” In his role as Regional Minister for Congregational Health, Jonathan is available to help with transitions, with visioning for outreach and evangelism, with discerning congregational health and opportunities, with leadership development, and with navigating conflict and other challenges.
Jonathan also works alongside and in conjunction with other supports and resources available from the National Office of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, the Centre for Lifelong Learning and Ministry Forum at Knox College, and through General Presbyters appointed in some presbyteries within the Synod.
“Our Synod is delighted to welcome Jonathan to this role,” says Mary Veale-Parker, Chair of the Synod’s Regional Consultative Committee. “Jonathan brings a diversity of practical experience and approaches to this role. He is well-equipped to advise and support congregations navigating change and seeking hope.”
Other members of the Synod Regional Consultative Committee include Rev. Peter Bush, Irene Camp, Don Laity, Michael Nettleton, and Janice Terry. Anticipating the retirement of the previous Synod Consultants, the Committee consulted broadly to redefine this role in response to needs of the presbyteries and congregations.
Throughout our Synod we raise our prayers of welcome and thanksgiving for Jonathan’s discernment and call as our Regional Minister for Congregational Health.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rev Jonathan Tait
email: revjwtait [at] gmail [dot] com
cell: 905-447-0813
Mary Veale-Parker
email: mvealeparker [at] gmail [dot] com