About Us

To collaborate with leaders to reach innovative solutions to their present challenges. 
To assist leaders in developing action plans to ensure continued success.

Because we are committed, we provide leaders with Quality Services.
Because we are assertive, we seek new Markets and Opportunities.
Because we value relationships, we view those we serve as Partners.
Because we are character-driven, we do everything with Integrity.

Our Tool

The 5R Circle Process - Organizations and Ministries

The following seminar gives you a working tool for building your vision. It was developed over a three-year field-tested exercise and has proven to be worthwhile and effective for various organizations and ministries. The objectives of the seminars are as follows:

• To explain the value of understanding shifts and challenges in your vision

• To help you see the importance of, and a commitment to, the development of a complete vision for your organization or ministry

• To present the 5R Circle Process of a complete vision

• To provide a format for your team to use the 5R Circle Process in the development or revision of your complete vision. The principles and methods presented in this seminar may also be used in personal vision planning. They are designed in a format that allows easy adaptation to almost any vision-building endeavor.

 

The 5R Circle Process - Administrators and Educators

There are many challenges facing today’s school administrator and educator. Students entering classrooms below grade level, ineffective teacher evaluation components, bullying and other growing acts of violence, lack of supportive leadership, and the need for higher salaries. These challenges, along with others, are stifling and crippling the educational process in many nations. As a result, systems and personnel are struggling to stay afloat, with both personal and organizational visions in need of revision. This seminar was developed with that purpose in mind. The seminar provides practical steps to success for administrators and educators, allowing them access to a tool for developing or rewriting a working vision.

 

     

 

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 the Lord gave us. For us, 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 our commitment is to continue to have an ear tuned to the voice of the Holy Spirit. 

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 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 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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• 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, ensuring 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.
• Cecile Carey, Director of Hospitality: Leads hospitality services, focusing on welcoming guests and creating a positive, inclusive environment for all participants.
• Jonathan N. Carey, Director of Youth Development: Directs youth programs, nurturing growth, leadership, and engagement among young members.

 

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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