Jonell received Christ at nine years old. While her family attended a Lutheran church on a regular basis, she doesn’t remember much talk about spiritual growth in her home. Nonetheless, the Lord helped Jonell grow in her faith through middle and high school. While in college, Jonell was confronted with the realities of God’s sovereignty in suffering as she lost her father to cancer. It was during this trying time that the Lord solidified Jonell’s faith in his goodness, and her ability to trust him through painful, uncertain circumstances.

Jonell has received three certifications from the Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF) and completed a 12-month domestic violence advocacy course. She also co-leads a small ground and has served as a mentor and Bible study discussion leader for the Women’s Ministry.

Jonell is married to her husband, Kelvin.