Founder: Pastor. Jonathan Naik
Welcome to the inspiring journey of Founder Jonathan Naik, a dedicated servant of the Word and a compassionate for spiritual growth. Born into a tribal family, his life took a transformative turn when God visited him in 1999 during his youth, setting him on a path of faith.
Initiating his career in service to the Word of God after this divine encounter, Jonathan Naik embarked on a mission to blend his passion for the Gospel with his roots. In 2001, he started ministry in India, where his dynamic sermons resonate with a deep understanding of the Scriptures and connect with diverse audiences.
In 2011, Jonathan Naik extended his ministry to the United States, bringing his unique perspective and unwavering dedication to a new community. Jonathan’s unique background and journey underscore the universal appeal of our message and the transformative power of faith.
Get to Know spiritual journey led by our compassionate founder, Jonathan Naik.
Pastor Jonathan Naik was born into a Hindu tribal family of Banjaras in a small Indian village. His early life was characterized by a string of disasters. Financial difficulties added to the family’s suffering after the death of his father from cancer, his sister in a brave accident, and his elder brother from a heart attack. The family lost everything after a Hindu priest advised them to demolish their home because of alleged Vaastu problems; as a result, he became a hardened heart and denied the existence of God.
Jonathan was depressed, an addict on the edge of suicide when he had a miracle experience. Driven by an invisible force, he ended up in a hostel room where he noticed a gleaming Bible. He was hesitant at first to take the Bible in his hands, but when he opened the Bible to Proverbs 2 where it says “My son”, he felt that as father’s voice, the word is alive before him. While his eyes were moving on verse by verse of the chapter, in his ears he could clearly hear some voice reading the Bible for him and he continued to read until he had a deep revelation that moved him to confess his sins. Jonathan’s life was changed when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour, and this led him to return to his village and share the Gospel with others.
After overcoming personal tragedy and financial disaster, he had a breakthrough experience with the Bible that ultimately resulted in his acceptance of Christ and his lifelong commitment to service. While pursuing his engineering degree, Jonathan committed himself to full-time ministry, planting churches and training pastors all throughout India. In his community, there had been doubts at first, but after a remarkable conversion, 95% of the villagers became Christians.
Because of his devotion, a church was built exactly where his home had been demolished. Pastor Jonathan, who has been working in the USA since 2011 and is blessed with a family, continues to have a profound influence on everyone he comes into contact with.
Jonathan Naik’s transformation from hopelessness to dedication is proof of the transforming ability of faith. His influence goes beyond India; he has ministered in the United States and London, sharing the good news of salvation and hope. Pastor Jonathan still inspires believers and unbelievers alike today with his narrative of restoration and the limitless grace he found in his unshakeable faith, along with his wife Hadasa and son Jeremiah Jones.
Pastor Jonathan’s ministry serves as a beacon of resiliency, love, and the enduring strength found in a life devoted to God as he leads Hermon Blessing Ministries.