Jon Olson is a Bay Area native and has a variety of pastoral and church experience. Currently he serves at a large church in Silicon Valley; he has also led a church start-up and was a youth pastor for over a decade in Santa Cruz (where he grew up). He earned his Masters of Divinity from Western Seminary and BA in Communication Studies from San Jose State.

Jon is a dynamic communicator and draws frequently upon his training and experience: in addition to his ministry roles, he has also served as a Broadcast Host for Microsoft, has a background in commercial radio (both as a DJ and Music Director at Bay Area stations), and is a seasoned public speaker and speechwriter.

Jon is married and has four kids. He and his family live in San Jose and absolutely love the Bay Area!