JASON PERRY is an experienced minister, author and teacher. For 30 years he has served the church and kingdom of God in a wide variety of capacities including youth pastor, SS teacher, deacon, elder, campus youth leader with Youth For Christ, interim pastor, youth pastor, associate pastor, and church planter. He has served in several national-level leadership roles addressing issues surrounding youth, mentoring and leadership development. Pastor Perry possesses extensive experience both nationally and internationally as a conference and retreat speaker.

• Featured Speaker for the Association of Christian Schools International Educator Conferences
• Instructor at Porter-Billups Leadership Institute
• Instructor at Christian Institute for Developing Altruistic Leaders
• Director for Eagles Mentoring Program
• Lead Trainer for DC/LA Super Conferences
• Lead Trainer for Generation 21 Leadership Conference – Nairobi, Kenya
• National Urban Director for Emerging Young Leaders
• National Staff Trainer for Emerging Young Leaders – Bangalore, India
• Conductor of 6 International Project Purity Tours (Africa, India, Grenada)
• Master’s Degree from Trinity International University

Pastor Perry writes, “I have been blessed deeply by the church and I have been hurt just as deeply. I understand both the mountain high and valley low of leadership. For that reason, I have a deep passion for empowering and encouraging pastors and ministry leaders for staying true to their call for the long haul of the ministry journey.” Currently, Pastor Perry serves the Living Springs Community Church (Glenwood, IL) as the Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship. He is also the founder and president of Oak Tree Leadership. Originally from Hopkins Park, IL, he now lives in Flossmoor, IL with his wife of 26 years, Sharon, and their two children.