Meet the Founder

A Heart for God. A Vision for Students.

"My passion is God. My focus is people."

Jason and his family
The Story

A Heart for God. A Vision for Students.

"My passion is God. My focus is people."

I found Jesus at the age of 15 and have been learning to make Him the focus of my life ever since. That journey led me to Bible college and later to serve as a Youth Pastor for eight years.

I've been joyfully married for over 13 years, and my wife and I have three incredible children — one son and two daughters. As a family, we love traveling, making memories together, and gathering around good food.

Over the years, I've seen how easy it is — even in the church — to miss the simple, powerful basics of what Jesus wants for us. My heart is to bring those basics back, starting with students who are ready to grow. Next Stones is about laying down a clear, biblical foundation so that young believers can thrive in their faith and walk closely with God.

Bible College Graduate 8 Years Youth Pastor Florida Panhandle Local
Why This Program Exists

Bringing the basics back.

Faith isn't only intellectual, and it isn't only feeling — it's a foundation you build on and then live from. That's the heart behind Next Stones: to give students a clear, biblical starting place, taught with excellence and without hype, so they can know God personally and follow Him closely.

We treat students as capable and parents as partners. We're not entertainment — we're formation. And we believe that what we build together now will help a generation stand strong when the world pushes.

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

— Matthew 7:24
Let's Connect

Have a question? Let's build together.

Whether you're exploring enrollment for Fall 2026 or just want to learn more about the heart behind Next Stones, we'd love to hear from you.