Alan Paul Jeans (born 18 May 1958) is a British Anglican priest.
[3] He was duly made a deacon at Petertide 1989 (1 July) at Salisbury Cathedral[4] and ordained a priest at St Peter's Church, Parkstone (his title church) the Petertide following (30 June 1990) — both times by John Baker, Bishop of Salisbury.
He graduated Master of Arts (MA) from the University of Wales, Lampeter in 2002[2]/2003.
Alongside his archdiaconal post, he has also served as Rural Dean of Alderbury (2005–2007) and as Diocesan Director of Ordinands (2007–2013).
[2] Alan was appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) of the Military division of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021, for service to the Army Cadet Force.