Nona Jones

Nona Jones is a rare combination of preacher, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. She travels the world, inspiring tens of thousands every year through her message of faith-centered purpose, business leadership, and healing from past trauma. She currently serves as Global Ambassador for YouVersion, makes of the Bible App, where she previously served as Chief Content & Partnerships Officer. She has also served as Head of Global Faith Partnerships at Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, and Chief External Affairs Officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls. Nona is the author of four critically acclaimed books, including The Gift of Rejection, Killing Comparison, Success from the Inside Out, From Social Media to Social Ministry. She has been profiled by ESSENCE Magazine as an “Under 40 Woman to Watch” and Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s “30-Something All Stars.” She has also been featured on Good Morning America and is a regular co-host of Better Together on TBN. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida and the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, a joint initiative of President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. Her community and civic engagement includes The Links, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Jack & Jill. She serves on the boards of Christianity Today Magazine and Gloo. She holds a Bachelor of Communication and Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida where she has been recognized as an Outstanding Young Alumnus. She has completed graduate studies at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation. She and her husband, Pastor Tim, lead Open Door Church in Gainesville, FL and are the proud parents of two boys and one Goldendoodle girl.