Patrick Jones became a Christian in high school and quickly figured out that teaching Bible was going to be a significant part of his life. After completing undergrad work at Toccoa Falls College (a Biblical Studies major), he earned his MDiv at Columbia International University and his ThM at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.  After serving as Interim Co-Pastor of Hope since September of 2024, Patrick was installed as senior pastor on March 29, 2026.

Patrick has served in a variety of ministry contexts which include serving as a youth pastor, an assistant pastor, and as a solo pastor. He also has many years of experience teaching New Testament at the undergraduate and graduate level. He has lived in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia as well as the sprawling concrete jungle of Bangkok, Thailand. He is proud to call Hope Community Church his home. Patrick’s desire in ministry is to equip the saints with sound theological foundations so that they can proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to their community. He enjoys ’80s action movies, Star Wars, and board games.

Patrick and his wife, Susan, live with their two children and dog in Libertyville, IL.

You can reach him at:  patrick@go2hope.org