Pastor Jonathan Barker was born on June 27, 1978 to Dr. Allen and Jan Barker in Elkin, NC. 

In October of 1998, Jonathan met Leslie Hobson and the two were married on September 4, 1999.  They welcomed their first daughter, Madelyn Faith, into the world on May 29, 2003.  On March 20, 2006, they welcomed their second daughter, Alyvia Grace. 

Jonathan’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, and playing music.  He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and girls.  He enjoys the time he spends with his church family from youth outings to senior citizens dinners.