About Us

In 1982, we 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, we embraced the ministry assignment given to us by the Lord. For us, it was The CTC Network, a mobile ministry providing biblical principles to the mountains of culture. Throughout the years, the Lord has refined the vision, and our commitment is to continue to have an ear tuned to the voice of the Holy Spirit. The CTC Network today is known as Project Ruth Global.

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. Our interaction with these two organizations and the workings of the Holy Spirit in our 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 our Missionary Focus. The Hope Plaza 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 Caribbean Metropolitan Bishop with Global United Fellowship, and Caribbean and African Regional Commander for Frontline Chaplains International.

Shena holds a Doctorate in Community Ministry and Social Work and leads the efforts of Loaves & Fishes as well as 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 prayerfully consider partnering with them.

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The CTC Network Bahamas

Jonathan C. Carey - President

Shena E. Carey - Vice President

Kevin C. King - Director 

Nelson Bain - Secretary /Northern Bahamas Director

Jonathan N. Carey - Treasurer 

Clyde Bain - Executive Director Hope Plaza

Ashton Brown - Director of Missions

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.   

ENTER BOOKSTORE

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

• Founder of the CTC Network
• Caribbean Regional Commander with Frontline Chaplains International.
• Caribbean Metropolitian 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 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