Jonathan Gould

Psalm 37:23-24 says, "The steps of a man are established by the LORD, and He delights in his way. When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, because the LORD is the One who holds his hand."  Since I was a child God has directed my steps toward himself.  When I was six years old my mother shared with me the message of Jesus Christ, his sacrifice for sin, and how he rose again to give life to all who trust in him.  I responded in faith and began a friendship with God that has been a definite journey.  God began to give me a heart for him at an early age, do to what I believe was the greatest thing my parents could ever do for me, and that was get me into God's word each day.

After highschool God directed my steps toward Word of Life Bible Institute and then on to Piedmont Baptist College where I completed a bachelor of arts in biblical studies.  While in college God established my steps to minister to children and I have been doing it ever since.  Also, while in college I met my beautiful wife of 5 years and now we have two boys, Noah (4) and Elijah (1).  My desire is to see children know Christ (John 17:3) and understand his great love and plan for them.  I truly do believe that God desires children to draw to him (Matt 19:14).  I believe that God has called me to come alongside parents to grow our children in the knowledge of Jesus Christ through his word.