Elders & Staff


Jon Nahlen
Elder
Background: Jon moved around as a kid but spent most of childhood around Columbia, South Carolina.
Education and Experience: Jon is in the final stages of a PH.D. in Biblical Exposition at Liberty University. He also has a Master of Religious Education and a Master of Arts Christian Apologetics from Liberty. He received an Associate of Religious/Christian Ministries from Fruitland Baptist Bible College.
He also worked in student ministry for over a decade before moving into a discipleship position in Fayetteville, NC. Jon has been the Lead Teaching Elder at New Pleasant since August of 2024.
Family: Jon and Kaylin were married in June 2015 and have enjoyed a wild ride together! They have four kids: Athena, McKenzie, Wyatt, and Daniel.
Hobbies: Jon enjoys reading and listening to books, getting outside as much as possible, and hanging out with his kids.
Email: jonnahlennpb@gmail.com
Education and Experience: Jon is in the final stages of a PH.D. in Biblical Exposition at Liberty University. He also has a Master of Religious Education and a Master of Arts Christian Apologetics from Liberty. He received an Associate of Religious/Christian Ministries from Fruitland Baptist Bible College.
He also worked in student ministry for over a decade before moving into a discipleship position in Fayetteville, NC. Jon has been the Lead Teaching Elder at New Pleasant since August of 2024.
Family: Jon and Kaylin were married in June 2015 and have enjoyed a wild ride together! They have four kids: Athena, McKenzie, Wyatt, and Daniel.
Hobbies: Jon enjoys reading and listening to books, getting outside as much as possible, and hanging out with his kids.
Email: jonnahlennpb@gmail.com