Hi, I'm Brian Jones.

If you’re feeling the pull to a deeper, braver, and life-changing faith, you’re in the right place.


Here’s the thing—comfortable Christianity might feel safe, but it doesn’t heal, transform, or bring the power that Jesus intended. I’m inviting you to join a community of believers stepping out of the shallow end of faith and diving deep into the kind of relationship with Jesus that changes everything.

Here’s the Mission we’re on:

Following the Real Jesus
Our commitment is to know and become disciples of the real Jesus, not a watered-down version that feels comfortable. We reject cultural adaptations of Jesus and instead want to know Him as He is and obey his teachings as intended.

Healing and Transformation
Following Jesus means facing our sins, addictions, and struggles with honesty, alongside Jesus and a community of trusted friends. Real change happens when we leave behind the “safe zone” and engage fully with the healing God wants to do in us.

Grounded in All of Scripture
We believe in the entire Bible, even when it’s hard. We don’t pick and choose; we’re grounded in what Scripture says about us, our world, God’s work, and what’s to come.

Living a Slow, Contemplative Life
We live in the present moment, fully attentive to what God is doing in our souls and around us. We value devotional writers throughout the past 2,000 years of church history. We value spending time in God’s creation as a space for healing and inspiration. We reject the grip of consumerism and materialism on our lives and families. This slow, contemplative life fosters a faith that’s rooted, mindful, and aligned with God’s rhythms.

Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
We recognize there are two kingdoms in conflict, and that change requires both human effort and supernatural power. True transformation comes from engaging in spiritual disciplines and understanding that there’s a spiritual battle at work in our lives. We are committed to this unseen fight, knowing it is crucial for lasting change.

Committed to a Local Church
We believe in the importance of a faithful commitment to a local church. Rather than “church-hopping” or treating the church as a consumer online experience, we view our dedication to the relational community of believers as one of Jesus’ most effective tools for transformation.

Committed to the Great Commission
We are devoted to Jesus’s vision of making disciples and dedicate our time, finances, and energy to live out His mission. Yet, we reject becoming isolated or “weird” in that pursuit. We want to be so committed to Jesus that we would be willing to die a martyr’s death for him, yet still be the kind of person with which an irreligious person would love to have a beer.


Ready to Go Deeper?
If you’re tired of shallow faith and want to experience the depth, power, healing, and freedom that comes from following Jesus wholeheartedly, sign up for my newsletter. You’ll not only receive my popular guide, “Why Most People Will Never Be Happy,” but you’ll also begin getting regular teachings and updates about my next book.

If you’re feeling the pull to a deeper, braver, and life-changing faith, you’re in the right place.


Here’s the thing—comfortable Christianity might feel safe, but it doesn’t heal, transform, or bring the power that Jesus intended. I’m inviting you to join a community of believers stepping out of the shallow end of faith and diving deep into the kind of relationship with Jesus that changes everything.

Here’s the Mission we’re on:

Following the Real Jesus
Our commitment is to know and become disciples of the real Jesus, not a watered-down version that feels comfortable. We reject cultural adaptations of Jesus and instead want to know Him as He is and obey his teachings as intended.

Healing and Transformation
Following Jesus means facing our sins, addictions, and struggles with honesty, alongside Jesus and a community of trusted friends. Real change happens when we leave behind the “safe zone” and engage fully with the healing God wants to do in us.

Grounded in All of Scripture
We believe in the entire Bible, even when it’s hard. We don’t pick and choose; we’re grounded in what Scripture says about us, our world, God’s work, and what’s to come.

Living a Slow, Contemplative Life
We live in the present moment, fully attentive to what God is doing in our souls and around us. We value devotional writers throughout the past 2,000 years of church history. We value spending time in God’s creation as a space for healing and inspiration. We reject the grip of consumerism and materialism on our lives and families. This slow, contemplative life fosters a faith that’s rooted, mindful, and aligned with God’s rhythms.

Engaging in Spiritual Warfare
We recognize there are two kingdoms in conflict, and that change requires both human effort and supernatural power. True transformation comes from engaging in spiritual disciplines and understanding that there’s a spiritual battle at work in our lives. We are committed to this unseen fight, knowing it is crucial for lasting change.

Committed to a Local Church
We believe in the importance of a faithful commitment to a local church. Rather than “church-hopping” or treating the church as a consumer online experience, we view our dedication to the relational community of believers as one of Jesus’ most effective tools for transformation.

Committed to the Great Commission
We are devoted to Jesus’s vision of making disciples and dedicate our time, finances, and energy to live out His mission. Yet, we reject becoming isolated or “weird” in that pursuit. We want to be so committed to Jesus that we would be willing to die a martyr’s death for him, yet still be the kind of person with which an irreligious person would love to have a beer.


Ready to Go Deeper?
If you’re tired of shallow faith and want to experience the depth, power, healing, and freedom that comes from following Jesus wholeheartedly, sign up for my newsletter. You’ll not only receive my popular guide, “Why Most People Will Never Be Happy,” but you’ll also begin getting regular teachings and updates about my next book.

More About Brian
As the founding pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley in suburban Philadelphia, I’ve had the privilege of leading thousands to Jesus, planting churches, building safe houses for trafficking victims, constructing homes for the poor, and donating millions to empower children in Kenya.

With 36 years of pastoral experience, a degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and four books, my mission is to help people experience the life-changing power of Jesus.

Beyond ministry, I’m a husband and father, married to my wife, Dr. Lisa Jones, for 36 years. Together, we’ve raised three wonderful daughters, and we love leading pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Greece, and Turkey. Whether we’re hiking with our red golden retriever or cheering on THE Ohio State Buckeyes and the Philadelphia Eagles, we’re in this journey for the adventure and joy of it all.

More About Brian
As the founding pastor of Christ’s Church of the Valley in suburban Philadelphia, I’ve had the privilege of leading thousands to Jesus, planting churches, building safe houses for trafficking victims, constructing homes for the poor, and donating millions to empower children in Kenya.

With 36 years of pastoral experience, a degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and four books, my mission is to help people experience the life-changing power of Jesus.

Beyond ministry, I’m a husband and father, married to my wife, Dr. Lisa Jones, for 36 years. Together, we’ve raised three wonderful daughters, and we love leading pilgrimages to the Holy Land, Greece, and Turkey. Whether we’re hiking with our red golden retriever or cheering on THE Ohio State Buckeyes and the Philadelphia Eagles, we’re in this journey for the adventure and joy of it all.

© Pastor Brian Jones, 2024

© Pastor Brian Jones, 2024

© Pastor Brian Jones, 2024