Stephen Need

Stephen William Need (born 1954) is an Anglican priest and religious author, who was the dean of St George's College, Jerusalem from 2005 until 2011.

Early life and education Need was born in Nottingham, England. He was educated at Carlton le Willows Grammar School in Nottinghamshire. He went on to study theology at King's College, London, graduating with a Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree and the Associateship of King's College (AKC) in 1979.

In 2011, he returned to the United Kingdom, to become a priest of the Diocese of Chelmsford. From 2011 to 2021, was priest in charge then rector of All Saints' Church, Stock and of St Mary & St Edward, West Hanningfield.

Need is also the author of several successful books.

Select bibliography Truly Divine and Truly Human: The Story of Christ and the Seven Ecumenical Councils (2008) 52 Reflections on Faith for Busy Preachers and Teachers: From the Sinai Summits to the Emmaus Road (2014)