Jonathan is driven by relationships, music and most importantly Jesus' influence on his life. Ever since he became a Christian when he was 17 years old, he has had a heart for people who don't know Jesus. He is gifted in helping teens and parents understand each other, youth with identity issues, and sharing Jesus with teens in a fresh relatable way. He started as a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and then transferred to Concordia University in Seward, NE where he graduated with a B.A. in Theology as a Director of Christian Education (D.C.E) with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. He currently serves as the Youth Minister overseeing Middle School through High School and is one of the Worship Leaders here at Hope in Seattle, WA. He loves playing guitar, being in the outdoors, and undertaking house projects. He has four wonderful children and a beautiful wife he's been married to since 2005. You can follow us on social media, @HopeSeattleYM, #RüT206 and #ofour2