Rev. Dr. Jones is a gifted educator, pastor, author, and speaker. As part of his illustrious career as a professor, Rev. Dr. Jones served as Director of the Kelsey-Owens Black Ministries Program and as Kelsey-Owens Professor at Andover Newton Theological School, where he was a beloved and sought-after member of the faculty. 

 

Kirk Byron Jones, DMin, PhD, husband, father, and friend, serves Zion Baptist Church, Lynn, MA as senior pastor, and the wider world as preacher, professor, and author. He sees himself as a playful, joyful explorer who keeps on discovering, learning, and growing. His latest books are Soul Talk: How to Have the Most Important Conversation of All and The Spiritual Treasure of Jazz: Wisdom that will Make Your Life Swing! In Spring 2021, Judson Press will publish a 20th Anniversary Edition of his groundbreaking book: Rest in the Storm: Self Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers. More biographical information can be found on his website. We are thrilled to have Rev. Dr. Jones reflect on our theme for Convocation, “Just because you’re in a storm, doesn’t mean the storm has to be in you.” (Register for the Opening Plenary)

 

This year all Convocation events are free of cost, but if you would like to make a charitable gift to Andover Newton, please visit our Ways to Give page.

 

Andover Newton alumni/ae are also invited to register for the full offering of convocation events from Yale Divinity School and Berkeley Divinity School. Find the master calendar, as well as links to registration on the Yale Divinity School Convocation event page.