Jon's journey with faith began early in life, attending
VIVA Church with his family. Throughout high school and college, Jon lived a life disconnected from God and the church, driven by a desire to succeed in his career and life aspirations. An accident at work forced Jon to reevaluate his life, and realize that while he was set for life, he wasn't set for eternity. It was in a hotel room that Jon had a transformative encounter with God. He radically surrendered his life to Jesus and returned to VIVA Church, leaving his career behind to serve others. Jon began working with the homeless and addicted in Durham, and enrolled in
VIVA College.
Jon's passion is to see people encounter Jesus and be transformed by the truth of the Gospel, just as he was. After graduating from VIVA College, he was given the opportunity to lead the
Youth Ministry at VIVA Church. As the Youth Director, Jon's vision is to disciple the next generation, igniting their passion for Jesus and rooting them deeply in the Word of God.
Since December 2020, Jon has been a dedicated and active member of VIVA Church, committed to helping others find the same hope and transformation he experienced.
