. . . the Worship Arts Director at Knox
Jonathan grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, for most of his life with his mom, dad, and younger sister. His mom owns a massage therapy practice and his dad is a telecommunications engineer for Verizon.
When asked certain questions, this is what Jonathan shared about his life.
“I grew up in the church and had a heavy interest in theater for most of my youth. I was involved in dozens of shows ranging from school and community theater to professional productions from the time I was seven until the time I graduated high school.
Theater was where I first noticed my love of music. From that love of music came the desire to learn an instrument so I joined band in middle school and picked up the French Horn. Throughout middle and high school, I was heavily involved in both theater and band and decided to major in theater in college.
However, my love for theater was fading and by the end of my freshman year in college, I switched my major to music business and eventually studied orchestral conducting at the graduate level. As stated previously, I grew up in the church, but I really started exploring my faith in college. I joined the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at my undergrad, Radford University, and Cru at my graduate school, Syracuse University. I became a worship leader for both organizations and really grew into my faith understanding the depth of God’s grace, mercy, compassion, justice, and love for not only me but all of us. It was through these organizations that I became the man of faith I am today.
Besides music, I like to go on hikes/walks, watch various different sports (football is my favorite), play sports recreationally (I’m not that great but I have fun), and cook.
What I would like to accomplish at Knox is to help people experience the glory of God through worship. Worship is more than singing a few songs that you know. It’s about praising God for who He is and what He has done. He deserves all of our praise. When we come to Him with a spirit of humbleness and thankfulness, we can begin to experience His glory. So next time you sing a song at worship, think about the words you’re singing. Feel the weight behind them. You just may experience God in a way that you never have before.”
Jonathan, we are thankful and blessed to have you on staff and part of the Knox family!
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11738 Garnett Street
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone number: 540 797-7689