PRESENT MINISTRY INVOVLEMENT

Jonathan serves as a Commissioned Chaplain with Advanced Ecclesiastical Endorsement from the The Assemblies of God Commission on Chaplains and is currently the Lead Pastor at Glad Tidings Tabernacle in Key West, Florida. He holds the rank of Major with Frontline Chaplains International, where he oversees operations as the Africa and Caribbean Regional Commander. Jonathan began his ministry in 1982 and has held multiple positions throughout his career, including Pastor, National Youth Director, District Official, and National Church Official. He was ordained as a Minister with The Assemblies of God in 1985 and consecrated as a Bishop with Global United Fellowship in 2017. In addition, he is a member of The Bahamas College of Bishops.

Jonathan and his wife, Shena, are proud parents of three children: Jonathan, Stephen, and Joyanne. Their family continues to grow with two daughters-in-law, Sherry and Violet; one son-in-law, Isaac; and five grandchildren.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor # 2377041 - NCCA, 1992

Diplomate - The National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists # 47161, 2004

Board Certified Clinical Supervisor #47161, 2004

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy Pastoral Psychology - Faith Theological Seminary, 1993 Tampa, Florida

Doctor of Professional Leadership - Isaiah University, 2014 Daytona, Florida

Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy - Isaiah University, 2020 Daytona, Florida

PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

In 1993, Dr. Carey founded Programme S.U.R.E. (Success Ultimately Reassures Everyone), a public alternative school in The Bahamas aimed at supporting students with persistent disciplinary challenges, where he held the position of principal for six years. Furthermore, Jonathan has played a significant role as a member of The Bahamas National Crime Commission, chaired the Bahamas National Youth Advisory Board, and directed the West Grand Bahama Community Tourism Board under The Ministry of Tourism. 

In acknowledgment of his significant contributions in the United States as a chaplain, community counselor for at-risk youth, and first responder, Jonathan received the U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism in 2023.