We might think of priests and ministers as people who are born knowing they are meant to serve, but the current Archbishop of Canterbury forged a more colorful path for himself. After he left Cambridge he joined the oil industry as a financial executive and has worked for companies like the French Firm Elf Aquitaine, and the British firm Enterprise Oil (via Britannica). His stint in petroleum lasted 11 years — and for a time, Welby was even known for his role in championing Elf's interests in the oil-rich African country of Nigeria.
It was after his retirement from Enterprise that he decided to join the Church of England (via iNews). He was ordained in 1992 and rose through the ranks to become the head of its church just over 10 years later. Since he became its spiritual leader, "Archbishop Justin" has traveled to different places where the Church of England is present and active, and continues to go to places where members of his flock hang out, from schools and food banks to shopping centers (via The Archbishop of Canterbury).
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