Rev. Carl E. Jones, Sr. was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 12. Throughout his life he served in many ministries in the Baptist Church.

Beginning as a member of the King Solomon Baptist Church, North Little Rock, AR, he served in both youth and young adult choirs along with the Sunday School BTU. At New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC, he served as Trustee Board member, in the adult choir and clothes for kid's ministries. It was at the First Baptist Church of Richardson, TX, that Rev. Jones was ordained as a Deacon. He served as a Deacon for five years before he accepted his calling into the Gospel Ministry. He was an Associate Minister at Triumph Baptist Church, Sewickley, PA for ten years under the leadership of Rev. C.L. Giles until God called him to pastor Greater Parkview Baptist Church of Slickville, PA.

Pastor Jones received his BA degree from Northwood University, Midland, MI in Business Administration. He is the husband of Stephanie and they have three children, Carl Jr., Forest and Olivia. Pastor Jones is dedicated to "seeking the lost and reclaiming the drifting" as he serves God and the ministries that God has placed him over.