JONATHAN BRADENJONATHAN BRADEN

Jonathan Braden

Responsibilities: Living locally and traveling worldwide. My time will be spent coordinating and leading international trips, mobilizing individuals and teams, and helping develop our partnering nations by walking alongside of nationals and international workers with Sojourn International and Seed.

Hometown: New Albany, Indiana

Education & Experience:
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
Master of Divinity, Graduated May 2006
Billy Graham School Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth
Concentration: Church Planting

Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN

Bachelor of General Studies, Graduated May 2001
Minors: Music and Religious Studies
Concentrations: Graphic Design and Leadership

Other Experiences: Traveled internationally to Ethiopia, Southern Sudan, Uganda, India and eastern Canada.

Vision for your position:
The vision is to mobilize individuals and families to go internationally, to raise up leaders who desire to serve the Father and see the Kingdom expanded, and to see nations transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What brought you to Sojourn?:
I first came to Sojourn in the winter of 2003 after being invited by friends, but was quickly sent out to help plant Ekklesia in Old Louisville. I returned in spring of 2007 to Sojourn because of the community I had built throughout the years traveling to Ethiopia. I became an official member in fall of 2007.

Favorite movie/ TV show: Remember the Titans

Favorite music/ band:
I enjoy a variety of music.

Favorite book other than the Bible: The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Hobbies/interests: I enjoy traveling the globe, talking to individuals from far and near, drinking blended coffee drinks, photography, music, dance and theater.

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