J.P. Jones is the Senior Pastor of Crossline Community Church in Laguna Hills; CA. Crossline began as a home Bible study of 16 people and has grown to an impacting church of 2,000 worshippers in 5 years. Challenging both seekers and followers to a total surrender to Jesus Christ, Crossline intentionally creates a masculine context, believing that when you reach a man, you reach his whole family. With strong Biblical teaching and a straight-forward presentation of the gospel, in the last 5 years, more than 900 people have crossed the line and publicly given their lives to Christ. Crossline’s ethos is one of authentic and passionate commitment to know Christ and to make Him known. Their motto is “to love God, love people and have a blast!”

Prior to planting Crossline Community Church, JP was the Teaching Pastor and Director of Men’s Ministry for Coast Hills Community Church in Aliso Viejo, CA. While at Coast Hills, JP pioneered and grew the Men’s Ministry to over 500 men meeting weekly for Bible Study and personal discipleship. JP began his ministry career as a Campus Director and traveling speaker with Campus Crusade for Christ. A graduate of Talbot Seminary, JP has had the privilege of preaching the gospel and teaching God’s Word all over the world including Mexico, Malaysia, China, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain, England, South Africa, Israel, India and Haiti and the Dominican Republic

For the past 20 years JP has been an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at Biola University. His courses cover the topics of New Testament Theology, Apologetics, Evangelism and Christian Ethics. A popular teacher, JP’s classes are always full, as students appreciate his humor, personal stories and powerful application of Scripture.  JP is the radio Bible teacher for the program, “Truth That Changes Lives”. This teaching ministry, heard daily all over Southern California and world-wide through the internet, reaches thousands of listeners with the transforming message of God’s Word.  JP is the author of the DVD based books and small group curriculum, “Transformed” and “Livin’ Large”.  He is also the author of the apologetics book written for seekers, “Blind Faith or Intelligent Commitment?”

A frequently sought after speaker at Men’s Retreats, Couples Conferences and Evangelistic events, JP’s personal and dynamic style make him a compelling speaker to audiences of both seekers and mature believers.  JP has been married for 25 years to his wife Donna. They have three children, Taylor, Kylie and Ashton.  JP can regularly be found at Starbucks or the gym engaged in a positive discussion with someone about his faith.