Jon Byler has a passion to see leaders grow and develop, becoming like Christ in their character, skill, and knowledge. He envisions a world in which leaders serve. He has served the global church for over 30 years through writing, teaching, and training.
Jon completed one year of study at Rosedale Bible Institute in Irwin Ohio before receiving a BA in Christian Ministries from Belhaven College. Later he completed a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership at Regent University with a concentration in intercultural studies.
He has authored six books and many booklets on different topics. including The Heart of Christian Leadership, The Art of Christian Leadership, Signposts for the Journey Vol. 1, 2 and 3 and 7 Keys to Financial Freedom. He writes a bi-weekly letter Reflections for Serving Leaders which is distributed by email in English, Spanish and Chichewa. His training materials have been translated into many languages and the core lessons he has developed are now available as an online course.
Jon lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA with his wife Loice. They enjoy their three children and are delighted with two granddaughters. Jon enjoys woodworking and riding bike.
Jon is married to Loice, his wife of more than 30 years. They met in college and were married in Kenya before returning the USA for the first three years of their marriage. They have three children, Joshua (married to Rachel), Joseph and Elizabeth. They are currently leading a church plant in Lancaster, PA.
Loice has served in pastoral leadership and enjoys teaching and speaking in a variety of settings especially on issues related to anxiety and depression as well as professional development for educators and persons interested in meeting the needs of New Americans.