Rev. Jones is a graduate of Loyola University and Andover Newton Theological School, and holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Emory University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Drew University.
A pastor for over twenty years, Rev. Jones was the founding minister of Beacon Light Baptist Church in New Orleans, and Senior Minister at Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, PA; Ebenezer Baptist Church, Boston, MA; and the First Baptist Churches of Randolph and Whitman, MA. He is currently pastor of First Baptist Church, Tewksbury, MA. Throughout his pastoral ministry, Rev. Jones has served on various religious and civic committees at the local and national level.
An adjunct professor of ethics and preaching at Andover Newton Theological School, Dr. Jones serves as guest preacher and teacher at churches, schools and conferences throughout the United States. His writings have been published in various journals, including The Christian Century, Leadership, and Gospel Today, Pulpit Digest, and The African American Pulpit, a quarterly preaching journal he co-founded in 1997.
Dr. Jones is the author of several best-selling books including:
Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers
Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down
The Jazz of Preaching: How to Preach with Great Freedom and Joy
Morning B.R.E.W.: A Divine Power Drink for Your Soul
The Morning B.R.E.W. Journal
Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose
In March 2009, his book, Rest in the Storm, was one of just forty books and films selected by Sojourners Magazine as “The Best Resources for Social Change.” The compilation contains the works of historic and contemporary luminaries, including Sojourner Truth, Henri Nouwen, Stephen Spielberg, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
In addition to his books, Dr. Jones is the creator of several spiritual empowerment E-Books and audio tapes that are available at his website: www.kirkbjones.com.
A pastor for over twenty years, Rev. Jones was the founding minister of Beacon Light Baptist Church in New Orleans, and Senior Minister at Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, PA; Ebenezer Baptist Church, Boston, MA; and the First Baptist Churches of Randolph and Whitman, MA. He is currently pastor of First Baptist Church, Tewksbury, MA. Throughout his pastoral ministry, Rev. Jones has served on various religious and civic committees at the local and national level.
An adjunct professor of ethics and preaching at Andover Newton Theological School, Dr. Jones serves as guest preacher and teacher at churches, schools and conferences throughout the United States. His writings have been published in various journals, including The Christian Century, Leadership, and Gospel Today, Pulpit Digest, and The African American Pulpit, a quarterly preaching journal he co-founded in 1997.
Dr. Jones is the author of several best-selling books including:
Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers
Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down
The Jazz of Preaching: How to Preach with Great Freedom and Joy
Morning B.R.E.W.: A Divine Power Drink for Your Soul
The Morning B.R.E.W. Journal
Holy Play: The Joyful Adventure of Unleashing Your Divine Purpose
In March 2009, his book, Rest in the Storm, was one of just forty books and films selected by Sojourners Magazine as “The Best Resources for Social Change.” The compilation contains the works of historic and contemporary luminaries, including Sojourner Truth, Henri Nouwen, Stephen Spielberg, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
In addition to his books, Dr. Jones is the creator of several spiritual empowerment E-Books and audio tapes that are available at his website: www.kirkbjones.com.
Biographical Sketch for Kirk Byron Jones
Thank you for visiting kirkbjones.com. I am Kirk Byron Jones, and I believe that we were all born to play and soar, to experience amazing joy and achievement in every dimension of life. Through speaking and writing, I inspire others to embrace their deeper spiritual energy, thereby unleashing new and dynamic creative power. Such empowerment is not limited to "the few and favored," it is the birthright of us all as children of God.
2 Corinthians 3:6 ends with the phrase, "but the Spirit gives life." Through our thoughts and actions, we play our life's song. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Most of us go to our graves with our music still inside us."
An abundant, creative, delightful life is yours for the playing! You were born to play!
Isaiah 40:31 has a wonderful image of persons "flying like eagles." Too often, we allow negative belief systems that we construct over time, to restrict the free flight of wonderful dreams and deeds.
Why not aspire and achieve to ever greater heights in your relationships, your work, and your leisure? You were born to soar!
At kirkbjones.com, you will be introduced to resources that will teach you how to replace beliefs that limit you with truths that enliven you, and inspire your soul's free flight.
2 Corinthians 3:6 ends with the phrase, "but the Spirit gives life." Through our thoughts and actions, we play our life's song. Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Most of us go to our graves with our music still inside us."
An abundant, creative, delightful life is yours for the playing! You were born to play!
Isaiah 40:31 has a wonderful image of persons "flying like eagles." Too often, we allow negative belief systems that we construct over time, to restrict the free flight of wonderful dreams and deeds.
Why not aspire and achieve to ever greater heights in your relationships, your work, and your leisure? You were born to soar!
At kirkbjones.com, you will be introduced to resources that will teach you how to replace beliefs that limit you with truths that enliven you, and inspire your soul's free flight.
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Mr. Kirk Byron Jones
Mrs. Mary Brown-Jones
Mrs. Mary Brown-Jones
A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Kirk Byron Jones is the son of Ora Mae Jones and the late Frederick Jesse Jones. He is married to Mary Brown-Jones of Boston, and they are the parents of Jasmine, Jared, Joya, and Jovonna Jones.
