ABOUT BETH
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BETH JONES
co-founding senior pastor, author, podcaster, ambassador for christ, gal from kalamazoo, wife, mom, gramma
Beth Jones is the co-founding pastor of Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She served as the co-senior pastor with Jeff for 32 years. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and has been passionate about leading people to Christ and teaching the Bible basics for many decades.Â
Her life calling Bible verses are:
Romans 10:13-15, "For 'whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'   How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!' "
Colossians 1:28-29, Message, "We preach Christ, warning people not to add to the Message. We teach in a spirit of profound common sense so that we can bring each person to maturity. To be mature is to be basic. Christ! No more, no less. That’s what I’m working so hard at day after day, year after year, doing my best with the energy God so generously gives me."
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- Walking with the Lord for over 40 years.
- Married for 39 years and counting.
- Have four children, four in-laws and 7 grandchildren.
- Co-Founder/Pastor Valley Family Church for 32 years and led it to be among the top 100 Fastest Growing Churches in America in 2010 and 2011.
- Successfully passed the baton to youngest son and daughter-in-law, and the church continues to thrive.
- Written over 25 faith-based books, now translated into over 20 languages - Getting a Grip on the Basics is the best-seller with over 250,000 copies.Â
- Wrote The Baby Boomer's Little Trivia Book carried in Hallmark Stores for years.Â
- Teaches the Bible via Podcast on Pray.com and other channels that have attracted nearly 600,000 followers.
- Created a Bible basics television show broadcast around the world in 3 languages.
- Wrote "Retro" - a Christmas musical comedy for tens of thousands of audience members over 10 years.
- Developed dozens of Bible-based online courses.
- Investor in real estate and stock market.
- Launching digital Intensives to empower people in their purpose.
After pastoring for 32 years, in this post-succession season, we love pouring into others through new ministries and mentoring opportunities.
