After a long career as a partner of the New York law firm of Cahill Gordon & Reindel where he practiced securities and corporate law, the Rev. Dr. John P. Mitchell was ordained as a priest in The Episcopal Church. In that capacity he first served congregations in the Diocese of Newark and then as Rector of Church of the Advent Cape May in the Diocese of New Jersey where he continues to be active in various leadership roles. Dr. Mitchell is a member of various professional groups and a past member of several boards including the Board of Trustees of the Kent Place School. 

He obtained his A.B. in History from Yale University in 1967. In 1970 he obtained his J.D. from Indiana University. In 2001 he obtained his M. Phil. From Drew University. In 2002 he obtained his diploma in Anglican Studies from the General Theology Seminary. Lastly, He obtained his Ph.D. in Theology and Religion (patristics) from Drew University. 

He is married to Dorothy “Dot” T. Mitchell and has three daughters. 

John Mitchell has served on the Turrell Fund Board since 2004.