Jonathan has been married more than 28 years to his wife, Donna, and they have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. He has also served as a pastor for more than 28 years. Having planted a new church and assisted several church planting teams, helping new churches start and grow is very close to his heart. He believes a local church should create environments that both engage the heart of a non-Christian and encourage the Christian to the next step in their faith journey. He loves fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors, especially in the mountains. He holds a B.S. and M.A.R. from Liberty University and a M.Div from Southeastern Seminary.