Jonathan (Jon) Jenz currently serves as both a Spiritual Director and Coach with Soul Shepherding. He is Pastor of Worship and Spiritual Formation at Grace Community Church in Tyler, TX.
After growing up in Chicago, Jon attended Bowling Green State University, followed by a Masters of Arts in Music at Michigan State University. Jon was almost done with his Doctorate degree at M.S.U.when he experienced a call into full-time ministry. During his 25 years of ministry he completed his Masters of Theology (Trinity College of the Bible) followed by licensing in Spiritual Direction and Coaching with Soul Shepherding.
Soul Shepherding was mentioned to Jon several years ago by a fellow pastor and he began spiritual direction sessions shortly thereafter. Jon loves to exercise and play in the pool or at a beach with his family and friends.
Jon and his wife are advocates for fostering and adoption. They have 5 children (two adopted) and reside in Flint, TX with their dog, Wrigley.
You can contact Jon at jonj@gcc.org.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree (Bowling Green State University)
- Masters of Arts in Music (Michigan State University)
- Masters of Theology (Trinity College of the Bible)
- Certificates in Spiritual Direction and Coaching (SS)
Work Experience
- Pastor of Worship and Spiritual Formation