Landon Jones, Elder, Executive Pastor - Email Landon

A native South Carolinian, Landon graduated from The University of South Carolina in 2004 with a B.A. In Journalism and Mass Communications. He is married to Laura, whom he first remembers meeting in middle school. (Yes, high school sweethearts do exist!) They have been married since June 2003 and have three children; their oldest son, Liam, born in 2008 and adopted into their family from Russia in 2009, and twins, Lincoln and Livia, born in July 2014. He and his wife both served on staff with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for eight years in Russia, Memphis, TN; Johnson City, TN; Central Asia and the University of South Carolina.
In the summer of 2010, God opened up Landon's heart to consider using his administrative and teaching gifts to serve the local church, specifically church planting with Acts29. After serving in Central Asia and returning to Columbia, God brought the Jones family to Riverside as an answer to prayer for an administrative leader, and he was hired as a full-time staff member in January of 2013.
He's a passionate person whether it be about Jesus, his family, adoption, missions, college students, administrative details, or South Carolina Gamecock sports. He's currently pursuing a degree from RTS-Charlotte and is looking forward to serving at Riverside for many years to come.