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Jonathan Hansen, M. Div.

Phone (678) 520-9424

Jonathan.Hansen84@gmail.com

Leadership Profile

17 years of full-time vocational ministry experience:

  • 7 years of Lead Pastor Experience

  • 10 years of NextGen, family ministry, groups ministry, and youth ministry experience

  • 3 years of overseas missionary involvement in Haiti while serving as a youth pastor

  • Curriculum development, teaching, and preaching

  • Visionary and team-oriented leadership

  • Experience in organizational restructuring

  • Organized and led strategic operations retreats for church boards and executive leadership teams

Professional Experience

  • Transitional leadership experience following a founding pastor

  • Experience with consulting, marketing & leadership organizations such as Integrus, Intentional Churches, Generis, Plain Joe Studios, and The Ascent Leader

  • 3 Years of experience in crisis and change management (COVID)

  • Proven ability in community engagement and partnerships

  • Effectively strategized and launched online and social media engagement platforms for church growth and impact

Lead Pastor Hills Church 2017-Present

Hills.Church - El Dorado Hills, CA

My primary responsibilities centered around preaching and teaching God’s word (~35 Sundays per year), vision casting, fundraising, leading a 30-50 member staff, and establishing a healthy staff culture

  • Pre-COVID (2017-2019) we successfully grew the average Sunday attendance from 1,327/wk to 1,720/wk (29% growth), and we have grown from 350 to over 1,100 in weekly attendance (not including online attendance) since re-opening after COVID

  • Established effective newcomer strategies and developed clear assimilation pathways for people to get connected to our church and grow as followers of Christ

  • We have seen 697 people get baptized over the past seven years

  • Implemented small group and discipleship plans that connected over 80% of the congregation to women’s and men’s ministry, Re-Engage Marriage, Rooted Discipleship, Youth, Elementary, Senior, and Care groups

  • Through generosity and stewardship initiatives, our budget increased from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024

  • Through outreach initiatives, our Easter services grew to 4,200 in attendance, and our Christmas Eve services grew to over 6,200

  • Received personal leadership coaching and mentorship from world-renowned pastors and theologians: Louie Giglio, Ray Johnson, Nicky Gumbel, N.T. Wright, Kenton Beshore, and others through the Ascent Leadership Cohorts

  • Launched a local compassion and outreach initiative during the pandemic called “For the Fifty,” which annually mobilized 700+ volunteers from our church to serve in 70+ projects across 9 different cities, impacting over 20,000 people each year in our communities

  • Built a partnership with the El Dorado Local Food Bank to provide groceries and care items twice a month to 400+ underserved families in our community

  • Without a capital campaign, we successfully raised over $1.5 million to renovate, rebrand, and update our entire campus, including the technology infrastructure for online streaming during COVID

  • Launched and grew a world-class online church experience, including a communications and social media strategy that increased our impact, reach, and engagement

  • Navigated organizational leadership challenges for 7 years following a church split, the sudden departure of a beloved founding pastor of 20+ years, and 3 years of rebuilding post-COVID

  • Led through post-pandemic challenges involving difficult staff transitions, high staff turnover, and ongoing congregational changes and crisis management, including COVID opinions, racial tensions, political divisions, and decisions regarding reopening facilities in a state (CA) highly resistant to church gatherings

  • Experienced at building staff teams and unifying teams around healthy cultural values and clear strategic initiatives

  • Launched and led various global missions initiatives and partnerships in Mexico, Honduras, Africa, Israel, and Brazil, including the building of a child development center through Compassion International

Passion City Church 2014-2017

PassionCityChurch.com - Atlanta, GA

Member of the Passion Pastoral Team

  • Pastor and ministry director leading all kids and family ministries at Passion City Church (birth- 5th grade)

  • Organized and grew the kids ministry attendance by 15% per year for three consecutive years, the highest growth percentage of all ministries within the church

  • Provided pastoral care and oversight for 1,400+ families and 2,700+ kids

  • Chief editor and content producer of all Passion Kids Bible curriculum

  • Oversaw the creation, design, and implementation of two years’ worth of original content and family discipleship material

  • Trained and discipled young leaders and communicators who now lead kids’ ministries at Elevation Church and other Passion Campuses

  • Grew the volunteer base from 350 to over 630 volunteers serving in family ministries

  • Led a team of 10 full-time staff members, 5 contract employees, 3 interns, the Passion Kids worship team, and the Passion Kids Creative Team

  • Organized, led, and promoted church-wide family and volunteer events

  • Initiated and led all kids ministry staff retreats, vision retreats, volunteer events, and leadership development seminars

Passion Preaching Team

  • Discipled and trained under Louie Giglio as a preacher, pastor, and leader

  • Member of the Passion City preaching team for Sunday services (10,000+ in weekly attendance), college ministry (3,000+ students), and high school ministry (1,000+ students)

Passion Community Group Facilitator

  • Primary pastor, teacher, and leader of Westside Community Group (300+ adults)

  • Recruited, discipled, and equipped 40+ small group leaders

  • Recruited and organized a core leadership team of 30 people who helped provide structure, care, and oversight for our community group

Tates Creek Presbyterian Church (PCA) (2011-2014)

TCPCA.org - Lexington, KY

Member of Senior Leadership Team which oversaw all ministry initiatives and care for the 1,200 members of our church

  • Primary teacher and leader for 180+ middle and high school students

  • Recruited and trained 60+ adult volunteers and small group leaders

  • Organized and planned Winter/Summer retreats and mission trips for youth and parents

  • Organized and grew the youth ministry from 70 students to 180 in three years while also enrolled in full-time seminary at Asbury Seminary

Other Relevant Leadership Experience

Director of Elementary School Development - Bethel Mission Outreach (2008-2011)

Atlanta, Georgia & Croix Des Bouquets, Haiti

  • Developed and launched a school sponsorship program which provided free education and meals to over 700 children in Haiti.

  • Completed all graphic design and website layout for Bethel Mission Outreach.

  • Increased the size and influence of the organization by executing social media strategies and reaching new donors.

  • Led 3-4 mission teams per year of 12-30 people, focusing on medical care, evangelism, construction, kids camps, childhood education, and community development.

Sales Representative - The Agents Marketing Group (2006- 2008)

Athens, GA

  • Developed communication skills by serving as the intermediary between clients and our company.

  • Increased marketing skills by organizing and planning company functions and campaigns.

  • Advised clients on a daily basis by recommending services and solutions to meet their business needs.

Youth Conference Coordinator and Speaker - Acts 29 Ministries (2005- 2007)

Atlanta, Georgia

  • Organized and planned Youth Conferences hosting 1,200+ students.

  • Provided leadership and instruction to over 40 collegiate volunteers.

  • Orientation direction for conference guests and speakers.

  • Recruited and trained 15 interns to perform conference tasks.

  • Developed networking skills by calling clients to encourage participation.

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) May 2014

Asbury Theological Seminary - Wilmore, Kentucky

Bachelor of Business May 2007                        

University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia

Publications

The Jesus Bible

Biblical Commentary Writer (The Book of Genesis), Zondervan Publishers (2017)

Community Activities & Involvement

Assistant Coaching for My Kids 2016- 2023

Youth football, soccer, and baseball

         

Pro-Life Involvement 2006-2024

Hills Church is actively involved in several pregnancy crisis centers, and I have organized and served with intervention teams at abortion clinics in Atlanta and Nashville.   

End It Movement & Break Free Run 2014-2024

Active mobilizer and promoter of anti-trafficking organizations.

For the Fifty Local Outreach 2020 - Present

Visionary and leader of For the Fifty, which annually mobilizes 700+ volunteers to serve local schools, non-profits, elderly, homeless shelters, rehabilitation centers, veterans, terminally ill children, and impoverished communities impacting over 20,000 in our local community.

Family

Married to Lindsey Hansen on November 6, 2009

2 Children:  Lily-Hope age 13 and Sawyer age 11

Our daughter Lily plays volleyball and basketball, and our son Sawyer plays club soccer and flag + tackle football.

Some Interesting Facts About Me

  • I have been married for 15 years to my high school sweetheart.

  • I enjoy long-distance trail running and completed my second Ultra-Marathon (32 mi.) in Mammoth, CA (elevation 11,100ft).

  • I am an outdoors enthusiast, and I love backpacking and trail running.

  • Graduating from the University, I am a die-hard Georgia football fan.

  • I have spoken at churches and conferences in America, Israel, Africa, Haiti, Canada, and Mexico.

References and Preaching Excerpts

References upon request.