Pastor Johnathan has a heart and mission for reaching people with the love and compassion of Jesus. He was born and raised in Gaithersburg, MD, where he served in many roles at his local church for 28 years. He has taught Bible studies and discipled people as far back as elementary school and serving in various ministries. He faithfully served as a student pastor and youth leader for the greater part of 18 years, also serving as the founding director of Project 7 Bible Clubs for the UPCI.
In 2017, while seeking God for direction, God placed the city of Nashville on the Nazarian’s hearts. The burden began to grow, and a year later God brought the picture into clear focus. In a transformational moment God spoke: “What I did through your pastor, I can do through you in Nashville.” God then spoke through the preacher that night out of Joshua 1:5, “What I did through Moses, I will do through you.” The calling to East Nashville became crystal clear.
Pastor Johnathan graduated with MDiv in Leadership from Liberty University and a BA in Business Management from Saint Leo University. In 2005, he met his wife Erin at NAYC, marrying a year later. She has a BA in Accounting from University of New Orleans, is naturally drawn to the needs of others, and finds fulfillment in caring for others. They now have two girls, Lauren and Madisyn, who are excited to plant a church with their parents. They have spent the past two years planting their family and are now ready to plant a multi-cultural, multi-generational church in the heart of East Nashville.
