Our Founders
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.
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.
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
