ABOUT

DOCTRINAL CONVICTIONS

Doctrinal integrity and transparency are essential. Creeds are both inevitable and necessary; everyone has a creed. As a Reformed pastor who is passionate about law and gospel expository preaching, Jonathan's theological convictions are simple – the ecumenical creeds and Reformed confessions. These are treasures for the church.

Apostles’ Creed; Nicene Creed; Athanasian Creed; Heidelberg Catechism; Belgic Confession; Canons of Dort; Westminster Confession of Faith; Westminster Larger Catechism; Westminster Shorter Catechism.

INTERESTS

Jonathan enjoys time with Kristina, his wife, and their four kids, running, basketball, the Steelers, Phillies/Pirates baseball, fly fishing, hip hop, reading, and many other marvelous gifts from God.

BACKGROUND

Jonathan grew up in the small town of New Holland, PA, and after graduating from Garden Spot High School ('97), attended Grove City College where he obtained a B.S. in Marketing ('01).

After graduation, Jonathan spent two years with Cintas Corporation, and after sensing a call to gospel ministry, later enrolled full-time at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

After completing his M. Div. degree, Jonathan served for over seven years at North Park Church in Wexford, PA as the Director of Student Ministry.

In 2013, Jonathan and his family moved from Pittsburgh back to Lancaster County for the adventure of church revitalization at Jerusalem Church in the small town of Manheim. He is ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.