By the Grace of God and the Consent of the People, Bishop Chip Edgar, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, will ordain Jonathon (Jon) Charles Collins to the Sacred Order of Priests on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of the Cross, Chapel Campus, 491 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton.

Jon serves as the Curate at The Church of the Cross, with a focus on missions and outreach. A native of Holly Hill, SC, he is grateful to be back in the Lowcountry, combining his pastoral heart and passion for engagement with a love for the local church.

He holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of West Alabama, an M.Div. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and an MBA from LSU–Shreveport.

For seven years, Jon served in pastoral ministry, leading several United Methodist churches across Alabama and West Virginia. In 2022, he began attending ACNA churches, drawn to the richness of a more historical and liturgical faith. He was ordained as a deacon in December 2024 in the Diocese of Christ Our Hope and joined the staff of The Church of the Cross, Bluffton in May of 2025.

Beyond his work, Jon is an avid sports fan who loves watching college and professional football, college basketball, and baseball. He’s always eager to connect, so don’t hesitate to reach out—he looks forward to meeting new people and walking alongside others in faith!

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