Registered - January 30th, 2004   

The Objectives for which the CTC Network is established are:

• To evangelize and propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the islands of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and elsewhere by preaching, teaching, and similar Christian Ministries.
• To establish and oversee churches, missions, counseling centres, and schools, and to facilitate these Christian Ministries in The Bahamas and elsewhere.
• To enlist, train, employ, or make use of such personnel as the organization deems suitable to accomplish these objectives and to use all legitimate means at their disposal to carry out these purposes.

The CTC Network -  Operational Board of Directors

• Jonathan C. Carey, President: Oversees all organizational operations and provides strategic direction to ensure the organization’s growth and success.
• Shena E. Carey, Vice President: Supports executive decisions and manages internal affairs, helping to maintain efficient workflow and communication within the team.
• Stephen NP. Carey, Director of Events: Plans, organizes, and coordinates events to ensure impactful experiences and smooth execution.
• Nelson Bain, Director of Northern Bahamas: Manages and supervises activities and initiatives in the Northern Bahamas region, fostering community engagement and outreach.
• Clyde Bain, Director of Hope Plaza: Oversees operations and development of Hope Plaza, ensuring it serves as a vibrant hub for organizational programs and services.
• Jonathan N. Carey, Director of Youth Development: Directs youth programs, nurturing growth, leadership, and engagement among young members.

Endorsements

International Fellowship Of Chaplains  

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team 

Living Waters Kingdom Ministries 

First Assembly of God, Abaco, Bahamas 

General Council of The Assemblies Of God Of The Marianas & Palau Islands 

Won By One To Jamaica 

Collaborating for Innovative Solutions

Our Commitment to Leadership and Change

We work closely with leaders to develop creative answers to their current problems. Our approach is rooted in a dedication to excellence and a drive for innovation, ensuring our solutions are tailored to address today's challenges.

Core Values Guiding Our Work

• We are committed: This commitment drives us to deliver quality services to leaders.
• We are assertive: We continually pursue new markets and opportunities.
• We value relationships: Our clients are viewed as partners, not just recipients of our services.
• We are character-driven: Integrity is central to everything we do.

Our Tool: Understanding and Facilitating Organizational Shifts

In 2003, our team collaborated with regional managers at a major North American corporation. Although the company had refreshed its vision statement and gained deeper insight into its market, it struggled with declining revenue and loss of clients because it had not adapted to changing circumstances.

What Is a Shift?

A shift occurs when an organization modifies its vision, mission, or goals. There are many reasons for these shifts; although not all changes are positive, each can be managed and adjusted. Change inevitably brings challenges, which may prompt additional shifts.

Our Guiding Principles

• Understand shifts and the challenges they present in your vision.
• Commit to building a comprehensive vision for your organization or ministry.
• Implement the 5R Circle Process to construct a complete vision.
• Offer a framework for teams to apply the 5R Circle Process to develop or revise their vision.

These guiding principles and methods are also flexible enough for personal vision planning and are suitable for most vision-building projects. We have incorporated the 5R Circle Process in our counseling program.

 

 

     

 

In 1982,  Jonathan and Shena Carey entered full-time ministry as home missionaries on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, and throughout the years, served in various places and positions. 

In 2003, they embraced the ministry assignment the Lord gave them. For them, it was The CTC Network, a ministry providing biblical principles to the mountains of culture. Throughout the years, the Lord has refined the vision, and their commitment is to keep an ear tuned to the Holy Spirit's voice. 

Missional Chaplaincy

In 2017, during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, we housed teams from the Billy Graham RRT and Samaritan's Purse for twelve weeks. Their interaction with these two organizations and the workings of the Holy Spirit in their hearts gave birth to Hope Plaza in The Bahamas. The vision of helping others prepare effectively for seasons of crisis and to ready themselves for eternity became their Missionary Focus. The Hope Plaza also serves as the Africa and Caribbean base for Frontline Chaplains International. 

Jonathan and Shena's Roles

Jonathan, a 2023 recipient of the U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism, serves as the senior Pastor of Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Key West, Florida. Jonathan is an Assemblies of God USA Commissioned Chaplain and has an Advanced Ecclesiastical Endorsement with The Assemblies of God Commission on Chaplains as an Emergency Services - Crisis/Disaster Responder. Jonathan also serves as Africa and Caribbean Regional Commander for Frontline Chaplains International.

Shena holds a Doctorate in Community Ministry and Social Work and leads the efforts of Loaves & Fishes and Carey Press. She actively brings awareness to the needs of children throughout The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Southern Africa, and each summer provides backpacks and school supplies to as many of the neediest students as possible. We invite you to consider partnering with them.

Endorsements

International Fellowship Of Chaplains  

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team 

Living Waters Kingdom Ministries 

First Assembly of God, Abaco, Bahamas 

General Council of The Assemblies Of God Of The Marianas & Palau Islands 

Won By One To Jamaica 

 

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Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Key West, Florida. He also serves as:

• Founder of the CTC Network
• Africa and Caribbean Regional Commander with Frontline Chaplains International.
• Caribbean Metropolitan Bishop with Global United Fellowship
• Executive Board Member with the Assemblies of God Bahamas and Turks and Caicos
• Executive Board Member with Won By One To Jamaica

Jonathan entered the Gospel ministry in 1982 and has served in many places and positions. He has served as a Pastor, National Youth Director, District and National Church Official, and as a Metropolitan Bishop. Jonathan and his wife, Shena, have three children: Jonathan, Stephen, and Joyanne; two daughters-in-law, Sherry and Violet, one son-in-law, Isaac; and five grandchildren. 

Jonathan's Personal Strategic Philanthropy Policy: I feel strongly about helping causes related to faith and education, specifically addressing the needs of clergy and people of other countries who need help fulfilling purpose and personal empowerment to change. I envision fulfilling my strategic philanthropic goals with faith-based ministries that are multidisciplinary oriented, are visionary and areas of influence are regional in scope.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT  

In 1993, Dr. Carey spearheaded the development of Programme S.U.R.E. ( Success Ultimately Reassures Everyone), a Bahamian Public alternative school for students with chronic disciplinary problems, and served as the principal for six years. Jonathan has also served as a member of the Bahamas National Crime Commission, as chairperson of the Bahamas National Youth Advisory Board, and as chairperson of the Ministry of Tourism, West Grand Bahama Community Tourism Board. Jonathan currently serves as the chair of the Monroe County Faith-Based Junivelle Justice Initiative.     

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Certificate of Ordination, Assemblies of God Bahamas, 1985

Marriage Officer, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, 1986 

Justice of the Peace, Commonwealth of The Bahamas, 2002

Marriage Officer, State of Florida, 2011

Certificate of Ordination, Assemblies of God USA, 2015 

GUF Certificate of Episcopal Consecration, 2017

Billy Graham RRT Chaplain Coordinator, 2019

Samaritan's Purse DART Chaplain, 2021

International Fellowship of Chaplains, 2021

Recipient of the U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism, 2023

Assemblies of God USA Commissioned Chaplain and has an Advanced Ecclesiastical Endorsement with The Assemblies of God Commission on Chaplains as an Emergency Services - Crisis/Disaster Response Chaplain, 2023

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor # 2377041  - NCCA, 1992

Diplomate - The National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists # 47161, 2004

Board Certified Clinical Supervisor #47161, 2004

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN LIFE COACHING  

Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach, 2011 

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Pastoral Psychology - Faith Theological Seminary, 1993, Tampa, Florida

Doctor of Professional Leadership - Isaiah University, 2014, Daytona, Florida 

Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy - Isaiah University, 2020, Daytona, Florida 

Email: Jonathan@Hopeplaza.org

Helping Others Prepare Effectively

A little about ourselves. CAREY PRESS publishes and promotes books Jonathan and Shena Carey have authored. Proceeds from sales and donations are used to:

Provide Chaplaincy and Leadership Development Programs throughout the Caribbean and Southern Africa.

Provide backpacks and school supplies for Project Ruth - Dominican Republic, Hope Plaza - Bahamas, and Global Leadership Development - Zambia, Southern Africa.   

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