Our Staff

Jonathon Smith

Lead Pastor

Jonathon Smith was born in Henderson, Texas and was raised in Mississauga Ontario Canada. He attended college at Liberty University. After college he attended Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary. While finishing his Masters in Theology Jonathon began working with Sublett Road Baptist Church as Youth and Music Minister where he has now labored for 28 years. He has been a professional speaker with Aim For Success Inc., the largest provider of abstinence based education programs In the U.S.A. For the last 15 years he has also served as the president of CityReach International. He has assisted with mission work in several countries through short term mission trips such as Albania, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, Greece, Italy, Russia, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. He loves to preach Revivals, Youth Camps and Retreats. He continues to have a passion for Missions, Music and Ministry to Youth in and through the local church. Jonathon and Jill have been married for 23 years and have two beautiful children, Allison and Matthew.

James Edwards

Youth Minister

My name is James Edwards, I’ve grown up here in Arlington, TX. I have been going to Sublett Road Baptist Church since I was born. I first trusted the Lord when I was 9 years old. I graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I married my wife, Hannah in June of 2020. I’m currently working for the for the District Attorney in Tarrant County, while also being the Youth Minister for Sublett Road Baptist Church. I have a great passion for working with the youth and love being a mentor and role model for them. While not working I’m either traveling with my wife, playing sports, hanging out with family, or playing games with friends.