Jwan Zhumbes

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Jwan B N Zhumbes [1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria: [2] he is the current Bishop of Bukuru, [3] one of ten dioceses within the Anglican Province of Jos, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria. [4]

Zhumbes is an avid writer. He lives in Jos-South and is married to Lois: they have four children. Currently, Zhumbes is also the Chair of Langham Nigeria Expository Preaching Initiative for Central Nigeria. [5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website.
  2. ↑ "Bukuru diocese ( Anglican Communion), cathedral church of st peter, Bukuru jos south, plateau state, Bukuru (2021)". www.localprayers.com.
  3. ↑ "+jwan's Desk".
  4. ↑ "Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
  5. ↑ "The Rt Revd Jwan Zhumbes on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory.


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