Drs. Henry and Ann Jones of Fayetteville recently accepted the positions of pastoral team leaders of Church of the Harvest, 1653 Highway 85 South in Fayetteville.

The Joneses began their 37 years of marriage and ministry with six years of crusade evangelism throughout the U.S. They then founded and were senior pastors of two churches, first in West Point, Miss., from 1974 to 1979. They then moved to Jonesboro and established New Life Worship Center there in May of 1979. The church name was later changed to Church of the Harvest International.

Originally from North Carolina, the Joneses are the parents of two children and five grandsons.

Henry Jones received his bachelor of theology from Moody Theological Seminary, his master of divinity through Logos Graduate School and his doctor of ministry degree from Central Christian University.

Ann received her bachelor of music from Logos Bible College, her master of ministry from Logos Graduate School and her doctor of Christian education from Central Christian University.

Henry is a lecturer in situational and proactive leadership development. He is involved in network marketing and team building with a primary focus on infusing spiritual support and direction in economic development and recovery.

Ann’s focus in ministry has been in music education, mentoring and training women, and equipping Bible schools.

After placing their son, Rob, and his wife, Melissa, in position as senior pastors of Church of the Harvest International in Jonesboro in 1997, the Joneses traveled nationally and internationally throughout Southeast Asia, Europe and Africa.

At Church of the Harvest, they both are sharing the oversight and ministry duties of the congregation and say they want to see the church move into a community-based body of believers.

They have opened a Moms Against Methamphetamines Chapter in Fayetteville and are beginning Recovery for the City, 12-step groups which will help individuals who feel that their lives are out of control and who are seeking help. The pastors have also begun women’s and men’s cell groups, training leaders to lead their own small groups.

The Joneses have located their executive offices at 90 Commerce Drive, Suite B, along with Grace Counseling Center led by Dr. DeAnna Brown.

The two women are focusing on planting a women’s healing center in Fayetteville.

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