Jonathan Folts

Jonathan H. Folts (born January 30, 1968) is an American prelate of the Episcopal Church who serves as the current and eleventh Bishop of South Dakota.

The Right Reverend Doctor Jonathan H. Folts
Bishop of South Dakota
Church	Episcopal Church
Diocese	South Dakota
Elected	May 4, 2019
In office	2019–present
Predecessor	John Tarrant
Orders
Ordination	1996 by James E. Folts
Consecration	November 2, 2019 by Michael Curry
Personal details
Born	(1968-01-30) January 30, 1968 (age 56)
Nationality	American
Denomination	Anglican
Parents	James E. Folts & Sandra Johnston
Spouse	Kimberly Folts ​ (m. 1996)​
Children	Cameron Folts (1999) Garrett Folts (2000) Chloe Folts (2002)

Biography

Bishop Folts was born on January 30, 1968, the son of the Right Reverend James E. Folts, Bishop of West Texas, and Sandra Johnston. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in 1991, and then with a Master of Divinity from the Virginia Theological Seminary in 1996. He also earned a Doctor of Ministry from the Virginia Seminary in 2013.^[1]

Bishop Folts was ordained deacon in 1996 and priest in 1997 by his father. He then served as Vicar of Holy Spirit Church in Dripping Springs, Texas (1996-1997); Vicar of St. Elizabeth's Church in Buda, Texas (1996-1999); Rector of St. Francis Church in Victoria, Texas (1999-2004); and Rector of St. John's Church in Essex, Connecticut (2004-2019).^[2]

On May 4, 2019, Folts was elected as the Bishop of South Dakota during a special convention. He was consecrated on November 2, 2019, at the T.F. Riggs High School Theater in Pierre, South Dakota, by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.^[3]

References

1. "THE RT. REV. DR. JONATHAN H. FOLTS", Diocese of South Dakota. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
2. "11th Bishop of South Dakota", The Living Church, May 6, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
3. Stanley, L. "Jonathan H. Folts ordained, consecrated 11th bishop of South Dakota", Diocese of South Dakota, November 4, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2021.