Pastor Jon McConkey was born in Harrisburg, PA, in May 1982. He is the middle son of Thomas and Cynthia McConkey. Pastor McConkey grew up attending Bible Baptist Church in York, PA, under the ministry of Dr. Kevin E. Trout.

Pastor McConkey was saved as a 12 year old boy and soon after surrendered his life to the Lord. After high school he attended Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana, receiving a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Theology.

While at Bible College, Jon met Jami (Killough) from Greenbrier, AR. They were married on August 14, 2004.

Prior to being called to Jacksonville, NC, Pastor McConkey served as an Assistant Pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Lehighton, PA, and the Immanuel Baptist Church in Roscommon, MI. God called Pastor McConkey to Jacksonville in June 2011.

The McConkey family has been a blessing to Maranatha. Pastor Jon and Ms. Jami have three children: Jalyn Kathleen, Joel Thomas, and Joyana Grace.