pastor jesse caron
junior high pastor
Jesse is an easygoing guy that everyone loves to hang out with. He's crazy about the San Francisco Giants and is absolutely committed to our Junior High students. Keep reading to learn more about our Jr. High guy.
Responsibilities
I'm responsible for monitoring and encouraging the spiritual growth of Jr. High Students at Northwest Church. This includes discipling students one-on-one and through small groups. Reaching non-churched 7th and 8th graders through outreach events is also important part of the ministry as is developing and caring for small group leaders.
Q: What's your favorite part of your job?
A: I have a passion for telling students about Jesus. I relate well to this age group because I'm easy going they usually get along with me. It's fun being a part of our students' lives.
Q: Biggest challenge in your job?
A: Dealing with teenage drama
Career highlights
- Joined Northwest in 2009
- New Covenant Community Church - Jr. High intern, 5th and 6th grade ministry and 1st to 6th grade director
- Majesty Bible and Gifts
- I was the area's first sign holder. When I was in 5th grade my mom's friend paid me to wear a sign advertising her craft store
School
- Community College Computer Science, AA
- Fresno State studied Computer Science
- Mennonite Brethren Seminary studied Bible
spiritual stuff
Q: What's your favorite thing about God?
A: The tremendous value he sees in us. That's what we all need to know.
Q: Favorite scripture
A: "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8
Family
I married Arpee in 2007. We like to go on adventures, road trips and have fun together.
random
Q: How would you describe your personality or style?
A: Easy going, I like to have fun and joke around. But I do have a competitive streak in me - I like to win.
Q: What do you like to do for fun - outside of church?
A: I follow sports, lots of sports. I really really like the Giants (in case you couldn't tell from the photo).
Q: What are you reading right now? (As he pulls out his stack of books)
- Simple Student Ministries by Eric Geiger
- Connect - Real Relationships in a World of Isolation by Jonathan McKee
- Calvary Road by Roy Hession
- Understanding Teenage Depression by Dr. Maureen Empfield
Q: What super power would you want and why?
A: Well, I have often considered this. I think time travel would be useful. I would visit the younger Jesse and straighten him out a bit. I was a "good" kid but I didn't know Jesus and I was shy and timid. I would travel back in time to give myself more confidence so that I would be more alive when I was younger.
Favorites
Q: PS3 or X360?
A: Well, all my games are for the Xbox so I don't want to switch to the ps3.
Q: Cats or dogs?
A: Both with a swing towards dogs, but I like cats too.
Q: Favorite websites?
A: ESPN and Sfgiantsworld.net
Q: Favorite TV show
A: The Office
Q: Favorite Food?
A: Sushi
Q: Favorite Color?
A: Orange because of the San Francisco Giants - orange just makes me happy.
Q: Favorite place
A: Home
Q: Peets or Starbucks?
A: Who has better hot chocolate?
