Lead Pastor/Elder

Jordan serves as lead pastor of Gospel Joy Church. He is passionate about helping people find their greatest joy in Jesus through preaching, discipleship, and vision casting. He is a graduate of Bethlehem College and Seminary where God first gave him a heart for church planting and revitalization.

Jordan enjoys hiking the glorious trails around Mankato, reading all things Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and making french toast for his kids. He and his wife, Lauren, have four children- Rubyanna, Lila, Ezra, and Hazel.

Elder

Tom Jackson serves as an elder at Gospel Joy Church. His responsibilities include leading worship services, teaching bible studies, and helping shepherd the flock with wisdom and patience.

Originally from Nashville Tennessee, Tom moved to Mankato in 1999 on assignment as a soil scientist for the USDA, a career that took him to every corner of Minnesota.

An avid reader of Puritan writings, Tom loves the church and serving the people of God.

Tom and his wife, Minnie, have two adult children.

Pastoral Intern

Michael serves as pastoral intern at Gospel Joy Church. Born and raised in Illinois he is a graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana with a degree in Physics. He is currently an mDiv student at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis.

Michael is passionate about the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, seeking to worship him as his supreme treasure in everything. Whether that’s tennis or reading his Bible or gazing at the stars, in all things he wants Jesus’ name to be rightly esteemed as worthy of a life laid down.