Jonathan Banks

Jonathan Banks is motivated to see people connect with God in a deeper way by challenging them to grow and inspiring them to rise. He actively serves his church and community and strives to help others reach their God-given potential in every area of life. Jonathan earned an undergraduate degree in engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Northwestern University. Jonathan has enjoyed an amazing career path which has included Non-Profit Leadership, Youth Ministry, Food Ingredient & Flavor Research, Real Estate Finance and Business Development, Teaching and Tutoring K-12 & College level courses and, now, full time ministry. He served as the Director of Ministry at Apostolic Faith Church where Bishop Horace E. Smith, M.D. is the Pastor and now serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Urban Outreach Foundation & Together Chicago serving an international group of pastors and leaders. His own academic and tutoring experiences helped him form an effective approach to success that he willingly shares with the next generation. Jonathan is an ordained minister where he lives with his wife, Jacinta, and their courageous sons.