Graham Jones
Elder & Worship Pastor
WHO Are You?
Hello! I’m Graham Jones. In November 2014, I married Bethany, my wonderful best friend from college. We had our first son, Luke (named after the gospel account which inspired Good News, Great Joy), in 2021.
I love to explore the imagination, whether it’s rereading Silmarillion or Perelandra or Bringer of Storms, playing the latest Legend of Zelda game, or listening to movie scores. I like good coffee, chocolate chip cookies, writing songs, playing stringed instruments, and wandering through Half Price Books for two hours before reminding myself that I can't afford half of the things I picked up.
WHAT Do You Do?
I strive to let everything I do point to Christ and His gospel, in spite of my own will and desires. The Bible calls that worship, whether it’s sung, spoken, or lived. We declare the glory of God in Christ so that the nations will know His name. I use music in song on Sunday mornings at the Fields and in other settings to help focus minds and hearts on Him. Music is a gift from God that directs us to surrender, and as God's word continues to impact me daily, it directs me in that surrender. Whether it’s in writing or singing or serving or leading, I work to lead our church in singing His words, not mine. I also write and perform my own songs in an effort to encourage believers in Christ with God's word and gospel.
WHERE Do You Come From?
I’m an Arlingtonian (is that how you say it?), born and raised. I spent the entirety of my childhood in North Arlington and am now living in South Arlington. After graduating from Lamar HS, I headed to Bison Hill (Oklahoma Baptist University) to get my Bachelor’s in Music Composition.
WHEN Were You Saved?
I surrendered my life to Christ when I was 8 years old at my church’s VBS (I remember it was fish-themed). Having been raised in a wonderful Christian home with incredible God-fearing parents, I was surrounded by the story of Jesus. God called me to walk with Him at that young age, but I spent several years after that learning how to fully surrender to Him. I am still on that journey even now, encountering His salvation daily and learning to walk in His Spirit.
HOW Has The Gospel Impacted You Recently?
The gospel continues to shape me into the image of Christ, usually in the form of sharply chiseling out of me the things I think I can hold on to. It continues to push me to reach out to those in our community who need to hear the life-giving gospel of Christ. Jesus didn’t paint us a picture of the easiest Kingdom, but I can’t help but declare, like Peter, “Lord, to whom shall [I] go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:68).
WHY Are You At The Fields?
Pastor Bryan was my youth pastor at church growing up. From a young age, worship has been a huge part of my life through music, Scripture, and the opportunities that God has brought along the way. The Fields challenges me to live in a manner worthy of His high calling, focusing on his word, gospel, and mission.
I've been serving here over a decade now, and I continune to be challenged to grow in these areas, even as I've seen that growth bear fruit. I pray we persevere in these many healthy things we enjoy as a church community. “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands” (Psalm 90:17).