Hall of Fame
“…Let us run with endurance the race that is
set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author
and finisher of our faith.” Hebrews 12.1-2
Jonathan Jordan earned All-America honors in track and field in 1996 and 1998.
In 1996, he won CCAA championships in the long jump and triple jump and claimed the NCAA Division-II titles in the indoor and outdoor triple jump. He also claimed the 1998 NCAA Outdoor Triple Jump championship.
In Cal State L.A.’s record books, he is listed second in the triple jump (54 feet, 3.25 inches) and third in the long jump (25 feet, 6.75 inches).
After graduating in 1999 from Cal State L.A. with a degree in criminal justice and health science, Jordan received a doctor of divinity degree from Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary in Tampa, Fla.
Since 2000, Jordan has been youth pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Cathedral, where his father, Bishop Willie L. Jordan serves as pastor.
He has taught Bible study to youth, facilitated the youth prison ministry, initiated the Big Brothers Mentoring Program, provided pastoral care, heightened volunteer recruitment, and implemented the annual Youth Explosion. He will be consecrated as a bishop later this year.
Dr. Jonathan Jordan is married to his lovely wife Kristal and they have a beautiful baby girl Krista who is three and already shows very good talent for track & field.
