Shawn Thornton

Welcome to PastorShawn.com.

For more than thirty years, I served Christ in local church ministry leadership, and today I have the privilege of serving as President and Chief Ministry Officer of Joni and Friends.

This blog exists to encourage and equip pastors and ministry leaders who want to live, love, and lead like Jesus in today’s ministry settings.

My hope is that these articles help you lead with biblical conviction, genuine humility, exceptional compassion, and enduring joy.

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