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Jonathan grew up in a Christian family in Denver, Colorado. He earned a bachelor’s degree in missions and Spanish from Oklahoma Christian University and a master’s degree in missions from Abilene Christian University. While at OC, Jonathan served as the Spanish-speaking minister at the Capitol Hill Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. In 2006, Jonathan moved to Venezuela and served at the East Caracas Church of Christ. After five years there, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he planted a church that outgrew his house and now meets in a building they share with another church of Christ. Jonathan travels often to neighboring countries in South America to speak at youth camps and seminars for churches. He enjoys literature, music, art, and learning languages.

In November 2023, Northside began supporting Chema & Vanessa Izarra to work full-time with Jonathan in Buenos Aires. Chema is originally from Venezuela and was baptized by Jonathan. He teaches and preaches regularly and spends a lot of time working on the church’s benevolence committee. Vanessa is originally from Bolivia and has a Bible degree from the school Jonathan taught at for several years. She is one of three women who lead the church’s women’s ministry.