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Rev. Jonathan Tait Joins Synod of CNOB as Regional Minister<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PDF version of press release can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional Minister for Congregational Health supports Congregations, Clergy and Presbyteries to lead through rapidly changing times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 2025 <\/strong>
Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda <\/strong>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong>
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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. \u201cI look forward to working collaboratively with congregations, clergy, elders and presbyteries as we strive to ensure that Christ\u2019s Church and its people flourish in vibrant faithfulness,\u201d says Jonathan. \u201cWhatever you are considering or wrestling with please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to me \u2014 I am here to listen and to help.\u201d 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.
\u201cOur Synod is delighted to welcome Jonathan to this role,\u201d says Mary Veale-Parker, Chair of the Synod\u2019s Regional Consultative Committee. \u201cJonathan 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.\u201d
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\u2019s discernment and call as our Regional Minister for Congregational Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONTACT INFORMATION<\/strong>
Rev Jonathan Tait<\/strong>
email: revjwtait [at] gmail [dot] com
cell: 905-447-0813

Mary Veale-Parker <\/strong>
email: mvealeparker [at] gmail [dot] com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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