Chaplains Jonathan and Shena Carey

In 1982, we entered full-time ministry as home missionaries on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas and throughout the years served in various places and positions. 

In 2003, we embraced the ministry assignment given to us by the Lord. For us, it was The CTC Network. A mobile ministry providing biblical principles to the mountains of culture. Throughout the years, the Lord has tweaked the vision, and our commitment is to continue to have an ear bent toward the voice of the Holy Spirit. 

Missional Chaplaincy

In 2017, during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys, we housed teams from the Billy Graham RRT and Samaritan's Purse for twelve weeks. Our interaction with these two organizations and the workings of the Holy Spirit in our hearts birthed the Hope Plaza in The Bahamas. The vision of helping others prepare effectively for seasons of crisis, and to ready themselves for eternity became our Caribbean and Africa Missionary Focus.

Jonathan and Shena's Roles

Jonathan, a 2023 recipient of the U.S. Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Volunteerism serves as the senior Pastor of Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Key West, Florida. Jonathan is an Assemblies of God USA Commissioned Chaplain and has Advanced Ecclesiastical Endorsement with The Assemblies of God Commission on Chaplains as an Emergency Services - Crisis/Disaster Responder. Jonathan also serves as Caribbean Regional Commander for Frontline Chaplains International and, Chaplain Coordinator with The Billy Graham RRT.

Shena holds a Doctorate in Community Ministry and Social Work and leads the efforts of Loaves & Fishes as well as Carey Press. She actively brings awareness to the needs of children throughout the Caribbean and Southern Africa, and each summer provides backpacks and school supplies to as many of the neediest students possible. We invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with us.