Rev. Jones was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up poor in a public housing project. He was accepted into McDonough #35, a college preparatory high school where he graduated in 1981 and received a scholarship to attend Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Rev. Jones was one of twenty-one students selected by Loyola University for special recognition. He graduated from Loyola University in 1985 with two bachelor degrees, one in English and the other in Political Science, carrying an "A" average in English upon graduation.
Rev. Jones immediately attended Howard University School of Law in Washington, DC after graduating from Loyola University. He graduated from Howard University School of Law in 1988, in the top half of his class, with a Doctorate Degree in Jurisprudence. Rev. Jones is a practicing lawyer with his own Law Office in Baltimore City.
Before having any thought whatsoever about being called by GOD, Rev. Jones was educated in the area of Religion at Loyola University in the early 80's. Rev. Jones recognized his call from GOD to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ on December 19, 2000, understanding that all of his degrees, education, studies, and experience were provided by GOD to bring him to the point of understanding that Almighty GOD selected him, from his mother's womb, to preach the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise, without "clowning," and without fear.
Rev. Jones received his license to preach on April 22, 2001 from his pastor, Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Higgs. After nearly a year of Catechism instruction, Rev. Jones was tested and ordained as a Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on April 19, 2002. Rev. Jones is the Founder and Pastor of Living Exactly Like Jesus Baptist Church. Rev. Jones assures all who attend Living Exactly Like Jesus Baptist Church, with an open heart and open mind to learn the unquestionable truth of Jesus Christ, that they will never be the same.
Rev. Jones lives in Laurel, Maryland with his wife of 19 years and his 15-year old son. Rev. Jones is a Christian of over thirty-six (36) years.