Rt Revd James Jones

James Jones, former Bishop of Liverpool (1998-2013), broadcasts regularly especially on ‘Thought for the Day’ for the BBc. He has written a number of books including ‘Jesus and the Earth’ (SPCK 2003) which looks at the relationship between Christianity and the environment. He has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Hull University, an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from the University of Lincoln and an Honorary PhD from Liverpool Hope University.

James Jones was awarded the KBE in recognition of his chairing the enquiry into the Hillsborough Disaster and his service to the bereaved.