Raised in Tennessee, Jon Jamison attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in Christian Education, with a specialization in Social Work. For eighteen years, he ran an inner-city community center for the North American Mission Board, which included working directly with individuals transitioning out of prison.
In 2017, he became Team Leader for the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s SERVE Team. In this role, he has helped equip churches to better serve their communities, which led to him crossing paths with JUMPSTART. After hearing firsthand testimonies of the work happening at the Big House, he was moved to become more involved.
“I serve with JUMPSTART because I believe in the mission … The organization is making a tangible difference and provides local churches with tangible opportunities to make a difference in the community.”
Now residing in Columbia, Jon has been married to his wife Mindy since 1996 and together they have one daughter. As a board member, he hopes to see JUMPSTART’s success multiplied in other states so more imprisoned individuals can be introduced to the freedom offered in Christ.
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