John MacLeod

John MacLeod (born 14 May 1948 in Fearn, Scotland – died 17 December 2020 in Portmahomack, Scotland), known in Scottish Gaelic as Iain MacLeòid, was a minister of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). He came to prominence in connection with allegations against Donald Macleod, which later resulted in the formation of the Free Church (Continuing).

Early life MacLeod grew up in Fearn. Upon finishing school, he was educated at the University of Aberdeen. After graduating, he worked for two years as an insurance underwriter with Standard Life before his ministry career.

Career After two years working for Standard Life, MacLeod studied at the Free Church College, Edinburgh, graduating in 1974. The Sunday following the split of the denominations, the Free Church maintained that the charge was now vacant, but MacLeod and the congregation turned up as normal for worship, causing issues when the minister, and an Elder, of Rosskeen Free Church showed up to preach (because it was deemed that MacLeod was no longer the minister).

He was Moderator of the 2006 FCC General Assembly.

His funeral took place on 24 December 2020 at Tarbat Free Church (continuing). He was buried in Tarbat New Cemetery.

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