The Lead Planter for the new church at Grace Village Bible Church is Jack Jones. He has been in full time ministry for over 31 years and has served as Lead Pastor of two churches in California. He also served as the Evangelism Director for the Minnesota Wisconsin Baptist Convention and Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Behavioral Science from Grand Canyon University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Jack is a native of the Twin Cities, Minnesota. His wife, Lisa, a transitional kindergarten teacher, grew up in Clovis, California. They are the parents of three girls: Ashley, Julian and Shelby. Jack’s great joy in ministry is to teach the Scriptures and equip and disciple believers to become devoted followers of Christ. He is passionate about encouraging and training believers to use their one life to turn the world upside down to glorify Christ alone.