Jonny Phenix is a former Sports Science Lecturer and parish Youth Minister
Jonny served as Youth Minister with Magheracross Parish and Ballinamallard Methodist Churches. An active person in the youth work scene for the past three decades, he brings to the post a range of experience in faith based work with young people.
During his teaching career, he held posts at Methodist College Belfast, Monkstown Community School, Portora Royal School and the South West College.
Married with three grown up children, Jonny played an active role in the Youth Fellowship at Darling Street Methodist Church Enniskillen for many years, and was involved with Enniskillen Youth for Christ and the monthly Mannafest youth rally. He also took responsibility of Fermanagh College Christian Fellowship for a time, and served on short term mission with Youth With A Mission, leading two outreach teams to the Philippines and Japan.
Jonny says “I am looking forward to serving with others in this new position. The Wells Project offers a great opportunity for the growth and development of youth ministry in parishes throughout the diocese. There are already many good examples within parishes and I hope to be able to help others to establish their own.”
Jonny has experience of working with a range of youth organisations including uniformed, non-uniformed and faith based youth groups.
Commenting on his appointment, the Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Jackson said “I am delighted that we have appointed Jonny to this position. He brings a broad range of experience and is highly thought of and held in great affection in Ballinamallard where he is currently engaged in youth work. The Wells Projects adds a new dimension to youth work in Clogher and I look forward greatly to working with Jonny and the whole diocese in this.”
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