Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

Lead Pastor/Author, Harris Creek Baptist Church

Jonathan “JP” Pokluda is the lead pastor of Harris Creek, a 145-year-old Baptist church in Waco, TX. Prior to moving to Waco in 2019, JP was the leader of the largest weekly young adult gathering in the country. Although JP was raised in church, he didn’t come to understand the grace of the gospel until his early twenties. This grace ignited a desire in him to inspire the next generation to radically follow Jesus Christ and change the world. He spends a lot of time helping older generations understand and disciple younger generations. JP and Monica, his partner in ministry, have been married since 2004. Together they have the joy and privilege of discipling their children Presley, Finley, and Weston.