What Others are Saying
“Jonathan is a great friend who is passionate about connecting the gospel to our culture. However, what makes RethinkMission so compelling to me is that Jonathan’s personal passion is matched by his practical experience. His insights are more than theory. They have been lived out in the real world of rethinking mission.”
–Dr. McKay Caston, Planting Pastor, Creekstone Church
“My coaching calls with Jonathan always leave me encouraged, but challenged. He has fresh ideas but is biblically faithful. Mainly, though, I’m impressed with his wisdom. Several years his senior, I learn much from the man every time we talk. He’s confident, but humble. More than anything, he loves pastors and planters. He’s a friend and advocate. I always hang up ready to get to work and ready to share what I’ve learned. His influence on Karis has been great.”
–Kevin Larson, pastor, Karis Church
“Jonathan is one of the best young missional thinkers I’ve encountered. Its an honor to partner with him in this new endeavor.”
–Gary Rohrmayer, Director of Church Planting, ConvergeMidAmerica
“Jonathan is always a great source of encouragement both personally and professionally. He is very perceptive in the unique challenges a pastor faces in his personal life while showing mercy and extending a challenge. At the same time helping to respond to God’s grace in a way that displays the greatness of the gospel to your own soul and to the people around you. In other words, that the impact of the gospel toward your personal life needs to be the transforming gospel that drives the church. I appreciate Jonathan both as a friend and an adviser.”
–Trey Herweck, pastor, Refuge Church
“Before you can teach it, you have to have it. When it comes to passion for those far from God – Jonathan has it. Watch out, or Jonathan’s passion will spill over on your people.”
–Bryan Collier, Lead Pastor & Ministry Coach, The Orchard
“I am surrounded by strong, well-established preachers. When I started preaching in my context, I was having trouble discerning my ‘preaching voice’ because the voices of these other great preachers were ringing too loudly in my ears. I felt like I was giving other people’s sermons. Jonathan’s insight (and encouragement) was tremendously valuable during this process. He asked good questions, took time to understand my strengths and weaknesses, and had a good intuitive sense about how others perceived me. The end result was that he helped me identify my ‘voice’ and operate out of the strength of my personality and character. This has helped me to grow in confidence and effectiveness.”
–Steve Mizel, pastor, The Journey: Metro East Campus
