Introduction :
- Jon Courson is an American Bible studies teacher and pastor originally from Jacksonville, Oregon.
- Passionate and outspoken, Pastor Jon is a staunch conservative and has spoken openly about his support for what he calls true Christian family values.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Jon was born to and raised by Christian parents.
- He is married to an artist and blogger named Tammy Courson, and together, they have two children named Mary and Christy.
- Tammy is Jon’s second wife, and the two had tied the knot in 1985. Jon’s first wife died in a car accident, as did his daughter, Jessie, who was only 16 years old at the time.
- Aside from Jessie, Jon and his first wife had two other children named Peter-Jon and Ben.
- Jon’s now-deceased son, Peter-Jon, struggled with many health issues. He first fought with Crohn’s Disease for over two decades and was eventually diagnosed with colon cancer as an adult. Peter-Jon had also undergone brain surgery before the diagnosis.
- Peter-Jon spent some time receiving treatment in a hospice before eventually passing away, leaving behind his wife and four daughters.
- Both Pastor Courson’s sons Ben and Peter-Jon used to work together as Pastors at Jon’s church. Ben is now an author.
- Courson’s second wife, Tammy, runs an art blog called Tambo Art, where she sells paintings, photographs, and postcards.
- The couple lives in Oregon and has many grandchildren.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Jon studied in Twin Pines, California, and graduated with a degree in Divinity from Biola University.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Pastor Jon Courson was mentored by Reverend Chuck Smith, who was the Founder of the Calvary Chapel Movement.
- Jon began his journey as a youth pastor for a local church in San Jose, California.
- In 1977, Jon moved to Oregon and started his own church called the Applegate Christian Fellowship after an encounter with Christian-convert hippies who invited him to teach them how to be better Christians and how to walk in the path of God.
- In a short space of time, Pastor Jon’s church grew from a few hundred to more than 8000 members, and soon, it was regarded as one of the biggest churches in South Oregon.
- In July 2002, Pastor Jon left Applegate and joined his mentor, Reverend Chuck Smith, in California at his Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa.
- He left his late son Peter-Jon in charge of his church and took on the role of Head Pastor of the 25000-attendee congregation in California.
- In 2005, Pastor Jon left California and relocated to Carmen Serdan in Mexico, where he trained young men to become pastors.
- He left Mexico in March 2006 and returned to Oregon, where he rejoined Peter-Jon and spent time co-pastoring with him and his brother Ben before Peter-Jon passed away.
- Pastor Jon continues to be the head pastor of Applegate Christian Fellowship to this day and is also the author of several books such as – A Day’s Journey; A Future and a Hope; and A Pillar by Day.
- He also runs a website and YouTube channel where he teaches and preaches to thousands of people.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- When he is not working, Pastor Courson enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
