J.John

Other JustOne events have included JustOne at CS Lewis Square, Belfast on Sunday 2 June 2019 and JustOne at Gloucester Cathedral on Saturday 8 June 2019.

The second JustOne event took place at Priestfield Stadium on Saturday 9 June 2018. Over 100 churches partnered to make the event possible.

On Saturday 8 July 2017, J.John hosted the first JustOne event at Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club in London. The event was attended by 23,733 people and was watched by about 250,000 online. Regarding the reasoning for hosting JustOne, J.John said "When I was speaking at Winchester Cathedral to a full house the Lord spoke to me saying, 'Now is the time to step up and use the football stadiums for evangelism again'". The name is derived from J.John's just10 course but highlights that event focuses on 'Just One Day, Just One Message, and Just One Invitation'. The event was supported by nearly 200 church and ministry partners from across the denominational spectrum. J.John was joined on stage by a number of guests including Matt Redman, Hillsong London, Noel Robinson, Canon Andrew White, Julia Immonen, Lord Michael Hastings and Linvoy Primus.

Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury said "J.John is a speaker of national and international repute. I regard the work of J.John as being of primary importance." Sir Cliff Richard said "It's really hard to communicate if people don't like you. I've heard J.John speak. He appealed to everyone. He was funny and he made us think – instant communication."

just10 was originally named TEN and the original series was filmed in front of a live audience at Capitol Studios – home of The Weakest Link. Over the years, just10 has developed into a just10 Toolkit, two separate DVD courses for Churches and for Small Groups (2010), and just10 for Kids, an online resource and book (2013). The DVD course alone has reached an audience of over one million people and the book has been sold or given away to over 7,500 people including Pope Francis.

J.John was appointed an Honorary Canon of Coventry Cathedral on 22 February 2003. On 4 March 2012 J.John was ordained Presbyter and Canon Missioner by Bishop David Carr OSL.

In January 1998 J.John began teaching the Ten Commandments. just10, his ten-week course teaches why he believes following the 10 laws given to Moses by God are a way to a better life. The ten sections of just10 are presented to appeal to people of any faith or non-faith background. just10 is divided into 10 segments, with each segment focusing on a different commandment.

J.John has been recognized by several industry leaders because of his 30+ years working around the world. In 1998, J.John received a Lambeth MA from Archbishop George Carey, in recognition of Church Growth and Evangelism.

J.John has authored over 60 books since 1988. There are over one million copies of his books in print worldwide. By June 2009, The Life had sold over 100,000 copies.

J.John married his wife Killy (Killadeas) on 23 July 1983. Together they have three children, Michael, Simeon, and Ben. Their eldest, Michael, is married to Emma.

J.John established Philo Trust as a charity in 1980 in Nottingham, but moved to Chorleywood, England in 1997. The purpose of Philo Trust is to support J.John in his ministry. 'Philo' is the Greek word for brotherly love. Philo Trust has a number of associates, including Christine Caine and Andrew White. Philo Trust supports their associates in improving the livelihood of the international community.

In 1978, J.John studied theology at St John's Theological College, Nottingham, England. In 1980, while studying theology at St John's, J.John worked at the Christian Renewal Centre in Northern Ireland. During this time he took part in reconciliation work as a member of the community, including volunteering at a local prison.

Before working in Christian ministry, J.John started his career in 1976 as a psychiatric nurse at Napsbury Hospital in St Albans, England.

John Ioannou (born 2 June 1958), best known as J.John, is an international evangelist and author based in the United Kingdom.

J.John was born on 2 June 1958 in London, England to his parents, George and Helen Ioannou. J.John's Greek name is Iouannes Iouannon; which translates as John John. His parents were owners and managers of a local restaurant in London. He studied psychology at Hendon College London from 1974 – 1976, where in 1975 he was introduced to Christianity by a friend, the Reverend Andy Economides.