Quick Facts
Family.
Jon is a husband of 20 years to his wife Andrea. They live in Sturgeon County, Alberta, Canada with their two children – Emerson and Avalynn
Awards.
A JUNO AWARD® nominee , 8-time GMA Covenant Award Winner and 46 nominations, Independent Music Awards Winner.
Worship Leader.
Jon has been a worship leader for 29 years and leads worship regularly on 3 continents. Jon and family call St. Albert Alliance Church home for the last 20 years of ministry.
Tours.
Jon has been on tour or shared the stage with Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W Smith, Newsboys, Francesca Batistelli, Sanctus Real, Josh Wilson, All Things New, Toby Mac, Brian Doerksen, Dan Bremnes, Danny, Gokee, Laura Story, and Love and the Outcome.
Albums.
Jon has released seven projects to date on Crossway Records, the label he and his wife founded 2 decades ago, and has sold over 100,000 units independently.
TV Appearances.
Past TV coverage includes The Harvest Show, Daystar Television Network, 100 Huntley Street, The Miracle Channel, Living Truth and the TCT Network.
Radio.
Jon has had 12 Canadian radio hits, including three No. 1 singles and six Top 5 singles.
Songs.
Jon’s songs have appeared on worship CDs and websites including Worship Leader Magazine Song Discovery Disc, Chris Tomlin’s FQ Worship Website, Word Records Compilation CD and Hosanna Integrity’s Worship CDs.
Background.
Jon was raised in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) Church and went on to Bible School at North American Baptist College and then onto University of Alberta. After Graduation from the UofA with two degrees (Arts and Education) Jon and his wife Andrea took part in a 6-month missions experience with Youth With a Mission (University of the Nations in Kona Hawaii with outreaches in Malaysia and Thailand). The last 22 years Jon has joined with many church families and denominations including – Baptist, Christian and Missionary Alliance, Pentecostal, Calvary Chapel, Vineyard, Catholic, Methodist, Mennonite, and Presbyterian, and non-denominational churches.