Neil Jefferyes took an honours degree in science at St Andrew’s University before studying for a London BD and preparing for ordination in the Church of England.  He has served in parishes in the Dioceses of Liverpool, Carlisle, Oxford and Lichfield before retiring to Alton in Staffordshire.

His interest in the Lord’s Prayer arose out of preaching.  Although there are many books giving a detailed exposition of the Lord’s Prayer, there seemed to be a lack of material that helps in its daily use and as a result the best known prayer in the world is in danger of losing its power through over familiarity.  Neil feels that because Jesus gave the words not just as a prayer but more importantly as a pattern  it can liberate us, not only to discover its own riches, but to build a library of resources to enhance our daily prayer.

Neil is married to Ann who is also ordained and they have 6 daughters and 6 grandchildren and he enjoys anything to do with water - especially windsurfing.