Adrian Youings

Adrian Youings (born Romford, 30 July 1965)[1][2] is a British Anglican priest who served as Archdeacon of Bath in the Diocese of Bath and Wells from his collation on 5 November 2017[3] until his resignation in June 2024.[4]

Early life and education

Youings studied biological sciences at Exeter University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1986.[5][6] He then undertook a PhD in yeast physiology at the University of Bath.[3] His doctoral thesis was completed in 1990 and was titled "Anaerobic growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with respect to uptake of cholesterol and cider fermentation".[7] From 1993 to 1996, he studied theology and trained for ordained ministry at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.[3][5]

Ordained ministry

He was ordained deacon in 1996, and priest in 1997. After curacies in Dorking and Croydon[8] he was the Rector of Trull from 2005 to 2017, and Rural Dean of Taunton from 2015 to 2017.[9]

References

1. "Youings, Adrian". Who's Who. Vol. 2019 (1 December 2018 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 3 January 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
2. "Adrian YOUINGS - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
3. "New Archdeacon of Bath appointed - Diocese of Bath and Wells". bathandwells.org.uk. Archived from the original on 29 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
4. "Archdeacon of Bath to leave and take on new charity sector role". Diocese of Bath & Wells. 26 February 2024. Archived from the original on 4 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
5. "Adrian Youings". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
6. "General Synod - The Ven Dr Adrian Youings". Bath and Wells Diocese. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
7. Youings, Adrian (1990). "Anaerobic growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with respect to uptake of cholesterol and cider fermentation". E-Thesis Online Service. The British Library Board. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
8. "Church Appointments". The Independent. 4 April 1999. Archived from the original on 17 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
9. "Adrian Ewings". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

Church of England titles
Preceded by Andy Piggott	Archdeacon of Bath 2017–2024	Succeeded by Charlie Peer