Jonathan entered the Gospel ministry in 1982 and has served in many places and positions. He has served as a Pastor, National Youth Director and, District, and National Church Official. 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, that specifically address the needs of clergy and people of other countries who need help with the fulfillment of purpose and personal empowerment to change. I envision fulfilling my strategic philanthropic goals with faith-based ministries that are multidisciplinary-oriented and, 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.   

Chaplaincy Roles

• Director of Hope Plaza Chaplaincy Services
• Director of 461 Response Key West
• Caribbean Regional Commander for The International Fellowship of Chaplains
• Chaplain Coordinator with The Billy Graham RRT
• DART Chaplain with Samaritan's Purse.

Certifications  
Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of The Bahamas, 2002
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor # 2377041 - NCCA,1991
Diplomate - The National Board of Christian Clinical Therapists # 47161, 2004

Board Certified Clinical Supervisor #47161, 2004

Degrees

Faith Theological Seminary, Tampa, FL - Ph.D.: Pastoral Psychology -1993

Isaiah University, Daytona, FL - Doctorate: Professional Leadership - 2014

Doctorate: Chaplaincy - 2020