Bishop Jonathan C. Carey

With Advanced Chaplaincy Ecclesiastical Endorsement with The Assemblies of God Commission on Chaplains, is the Caribbean Metropolitan Bishop and a member of the Board of Trustees with Global United Fellowship , Caribbean Regional Commander for Frontline Chaplains International, and a Chaplain Coordinator with The Billy Graham RRT.  

He began his journey in the Gospel ministry in 1982, holding various roles throughout his career, including Pastor, National Youth Director, District, and National Church Official. In 1985, Jonathan was ordained as a Minister with The Assemblies of God and later consecrated as a Bishop with Global United Fellowship in 2017. Jonathan is a member of The Bahamas College of Bishops.

He and his wife, Shena, are parents to three children: Jonathan, Stephen, and Joyanne. Their family has expanded to include two daughters-in-law, Sherry and Violet, one son-in-law, Isaac, and five grandchildren. 

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor # 2377041 - NCCA, 1992

Diplomate - The National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists # 47161, 2004

Board Certified Clinical Supervisor #47161, 2004

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy Pastoral Psychology - Faith Theological Seminary, 1993 Tampa, Florida

Doctor of Professional Leadership - Isaiah University, 2014 Daytona, Florida

Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy - Isaiah University, 2020 Daytona, Florida

PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

In 1993, Dr. Carey founded Programme S.U.R.E. (Success Ultimately Reassures Everyone), a public alternative school in the Bahamas aimed at supporting students with persistent disciplinary challenges, where he held the position of principal for six years. Furthermore, Jonathan has played a significant role as a member of The Bahamas National Crime Commission, chaired the Bahamas National Youth Advisory Board, and directed the West Grand Bahama Community Tourism Board under The Ministry of Tourism. 

PRESENT COMMUNITY INVOVLEMENT

• Board Member with Won By One To Jamaica. Won By One To Jamaica empowers individuals by fostering genuine connections and providing valuable resources through education, medical, economic, and spiritual focus. 
• Advisory Board Member Juvenile Justice Circuit #16, State of Florida, USA
• Member of The Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers-USA 

In acknowledgment of his significant contributions in the United States as a chaplain, community counselor for at-risk youth, and first responder, Jonathan received the U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism in 2023. 

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