Barry Jones serves as Department Chair and Assistant Professor in the Department of Spiritual Formation and Leadership at Dallas Theological Seminary. Barry grew up here in the Metroplex. He graduated from Grapevine High School and then went on to the University of North Texas. He completed his master’s degree at Dallas Seminary and his Ph.D. in theology at Wheaton College outside of Chicago.
During his time at DTS and at Wheaton, Barry served in a variety of ministry capacities including time as a youth pastor, a camp and retreat speaker, and an interim teaching pastor. His passion is to train future leaders who are deeply rooted in their faith and vitally engaged in the world around them.
Barry is married to his wife Kim and they have two sons, Will and Pierson, and a daughter, Kathleen. The Joneses love outdoor activities – camping, hiking, mountain biking and the like. Barry and Kim both love to travel and are enjoying introducing their favorite destinations to their kids every time they have the chance.
Barry enjoys listening to Radiohead, eating Thai food, drinking good coffee and reading old books.