Bio

Pastor Jacob (“Jake”) Jones was blessed to grow up in a Christian home where he regularly heard the Gospel through the faithful influence of his parents, Pastor Mike and Sally Jones. At the age of twelve, Jake recognized his need for salvation and trusted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. The Lord led Jake to attend Bob Jones University, where he graduated in 2004.

Lauren had the privilege of growing up in a Bible-believing church with loving parents who served the Lord in it. After hearing a sermon about Hell when she was seven years old, she realized she was unsaved and prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as her Savior. The Lord led her to Bob Jones University, where she graduated in 2002.

Several years later, God providentially allowed Jake and Lauren to meet and they were married. The Lord led them to settle and raise a family near the quaint town of Westerly, Rhode Island, where they have lived for over 20 years.

In 2012, Jake joined the pastoral staff of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Oakdale, Connecticut, where he has served in a variety of ministries including preaching, discipleship, biblical counseling, music, and teen and children’s ministries. Over the years, God allowed the Jones family to build many close relationships throughout the Westerly community. As time passed, Jake developed a growing burden to see a Christ-centered church established in the community where they live.

Jake is a certified biblical counselor through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and has counseled individuals and families through Cornerstone Baptist Church’s counseling ministry for many years. He also has a burden for disciple-making, strengthening families, and helping believers grow through the faithful teaching and practical application of God’s Word.

After much prayer and counsel, Jake shared his burden with the leadership and congregation of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Together, they are praying and preparing to plant Hope Bible Church in Westerly, Rhode Island, with Cornerstone serving as the sending church.

Jake and Lauren are grateful for God’s faithfulness and count it a privilege to serve the Lord together alongside their six children.

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