Hi! I’m Jay.

I like to help families live on mission for Jesus

Here are some things about me

  • I’m the husband of Emily and dad of four children.
  • I’ve been a pastor in College and Student Ministry over 25 years.
  • I also host a podcast for teens and young adults called Guided by Faith.
  • I like reading, making pens, basketball, and being outside

“Parenting is a Marathon, Not a Sprint”

I believe Jesus has a vision for our families far beyond what we could ask or think. As we begin to see ourselves as multigenerational families on a mission for Christ, our households transform. Parenting is rewarding, but it is such hard work, and we need a community of like-minded friends to encourage us along. As we focus on our marriages, parenting, and most importantly, our own walk with Jesus, we can learn to thrive, not just survive our parenting years!

I’m Jay Holland, and I’ve been a Student Pastor for the past 25 years and a biological, adoptive, and foster parent for more than 20 years now. I pastor at Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church in Stuart, FL, and love that I’m at the stage of life where I get to minister to my own kids as well as others in Student and Family Ministries.

I created Let’s Parent on Purpose as a ministry of our church to help equip and encourage parents as they seek to intentionally live for Jesus as a family. I would love to get all of our parents together each week, but that doesn’t work in today’s world.

Instead, Let’s Parent on Purpose brings that enrichment to you! In addition to my years of firsthand experience as a pastor and parent, I also bring in friends and “boots on the ground experts,” people on the front lines of parenting, pastoring, and counseling.

Each episode you can expect a drive-time or exercise-time podcast that will strengthen your parenting, marriage, or spiritual life. God has called us to be disciples who make disciples, and the greatest ministry you’ll ever have will be the one inside your home. I’m here to help you be the best spouse and parent you can be. I’ve also created several resources to equip your family, including my Fun Family Conversations ebook, Marriage on Mission tool, and Things for Thursday newsletter.

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