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Online Status: Last On: Jun 29, 2009 - 9:18 PM
Profile Views: 18,242
Member Since: April 2, 2007
Location: Lebanon, TN
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/JonathanPorter
Website: www.jonaporter.com
Genre: Acoustic
Record Label: Indie
Group Members:
Jonathan Aaron Porter
Influences:
God, Casting Crowns (Mark Hall), Steven Curtis Chapman, Mark Schultz, Shaun Groves, Shawn McDonald
Sounds Like:
A little bit of soul, a little bit of beat, a whole lot of Jesus
News Feed
Monday June 29
7:03 PM is now friends with josh, jdouglas barker BASS and Maggie Wynn Gonzales
Networks
Church: Gateway of Hope Christian Center
Lebanon, TN
2002 - 2007
Discography
J (2007)
1. Stumbled
2. Sweet and Gentle Love
3. He Is There
4. Lazarus
5. Don't Let Me Go
6. Why
7. I See The Nails
8. Thankful
9. Hannah's Song
10. Can't Wait To See You
11. Lion of The Tribe of Judah

Buy J Online

Groups
"THE MISSION" , Christian Independent Artists , Christian Singers , Christian-created Comics , COFFEE SHOPS FOR JESUS , Friday night Prayer night (Chr , God , Independent Christian Music , Men Standing Together , Mission's on my mind , ShoutLife Street Team , True Men , Voice In The Valley Ministries , Way of the Master , Worship Assets , ~~Prayer Team group~~
QuickLinks: About - Photos - Blog - Friends - Guestbook



About Jonathan Aaron Porter
"I am nothing without His mercy and grace. It's only by His strength that I can do any of the things He has asked me to do. Everything you see and hear, it's not mine, it's His."

From the beginning Jonathan knew about God. Jonathan was raised in a home that taught about God and His love. It was at this early stage in Jonathan's life, at the age of 7, that he gave his heart over to Jesus Christ. God had placed a love of music into Jonathan already back then. Singing was a bonding agent for his family. Often times he and his siblings would harmonize while singing hymns together. Some of Jonathan's fondest memories of his family were created during that time.

A series of events led Jonathan and his family to spend much of his childhood moving around, at times living in shelters, and going through a series of schools in the process. Despite what most people would describe as hard times, Jonathan's memories of those times were filled with fondness. In the middle of his teenage years his family moved from Wisconsin to Tennessee. There he was moved to learn to play the guitar to accompany his singing. This opened the door for a whole new level of creativity. Jonathan began writing songs.

It was at this time that Jonathan's reality was shaken. His parents divorced. Jonathan was left confused and not knowing what reality was. Up until this time he knew God but hadn't really shared a close relationship with Him. Jonathan found comfort in expressing his pain through song during this time.

Jonathan moved away from the rest of the family and tried to seek solace in the world. For a while he thought he had it all. Relationships, money, recognition and encouragement from others about his music, it all drew him further and further out.

Then one night, while sitting on a rooftop in California Jonathan cried out to God. His soul ached. The world could no longer fill that space only intended for God's love. He knew he could no longer live his life that way.

He moved back to Tennessee, and at the age of 21 gave his life back to Jesus. He developed a strong dependence on God and His Word to direct his path. And learned the most valuable relationship to have was one with Him.

Through many trials and experiences, Jonathan had discovered what he really desired was to use his gift without compromise to build God's Kingdom. Jonathan heard the call of God. And, after a series of confirmations and increasing wisdom through getting deeper in the Word Jonathan began putting all he had into making God's music. It was then that God revealed a deeper vision for Jonathan. The music God gave him was meant to heal others.

In 2003, Jonathan met Elke. They discovered that their passions and mission followed the same path, and as time progressed, their friendship developed into love. They married in March of 2006 and have since been working together to give God's music to others. They currently both play with the Gateway of Hope Christian Center praise team.

In May of 2007 Jonathan graduated from a 3yr ministry school. An accomplishment that could only have come about by God's wisdom and grace operating in Jonathan's life. "If you only knew how much I despised school and reading you would know how big of an accomplishment this was for me," Jonathan says with a laugh.

And now, Jonathan is moving forward into the next phase of the journey God has mapped out for him. In December of 2007 Jonathan released his debut album titled, "J". The album was almost ten years in the making. "I had so many battles with this album. Then God showed me one day that it was like a birthing process. The struggles I had in putting the album together were the labor pains. But, once the album was finished (birthed) I could really see how God had His hand in the whole situation. The whole album was like a story that only God could tell, and He gave me the honor of narrating it," Jonathan says. It was the things that God had allowed Jonathan to go through that developed him into the servant he is now. Utterly humbled with a full desire to minister to His people. Jonathan is currently on the JOHN 3:30 tour, sharing songs and testimonies from the album. "We are here for a brief season, every second is numbered. I plan on using the time given to me wisely and wholeheartedly for the One I love the most. I've wasted enough of His precious time."

If you are interested in booking Jonathan Aaron Porter for a concert, worship service, or speaking event please send an email to:

jaaronp@aol.com




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Blog
What's in your hand?   6/13/2009 - 8:59 AM
A lot of times when God calls us to do things we get excited at the beginning but when we actually start thinking about the weight of what is being asked we start thinking about how WE are going to do it. (Conversation with the Lord) (ME... (login or sign up to read more)
14 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 06/19/09 - 2:23 PM
Real Battle   7/03/2008 - 11:21 PM
Are you struggling? Don't give up. Lift up your head and look to God. This is a real battle with real weapons and we are fighting against a real enemy. I am not just trying to paint a pretty parallel to help you understand. We really are in a batt... (login or sign up to read more)
23 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 07/04/08 - 6:27 AM
"I Have To Know"   6/13/2008 - 1:53 PM
How many of us are letting our love for Christ really show? Is our walk affecting those around us? Are we willing to die to the flesh in order to let Christ live through us? The following in an excerpt from the book, "Jesus Freaks...Martyrs...Stor... (login or sign up to read more)
24 views - 5 replies - Most Recent Reply: 06/15/08 - 10:57 AM
iTunes and Jonathan   4/09/2008 - 11:34 AM
Hey friends! My album, "J", has finally been added to iTunes. Check it out. You can search for it by my name, Jonathan Aaron Porter, or just by song title, like "Sweet and Gentle Love". Thanks for being patient while I worked to get it on there. ... (login or sign up to read more)
16 views - 1 reply - Most Recent Reply: 04/09/08 - 1:04 PM
Drink up...   3/31/2008 - 12:22 AM
God has been the only consistent thing in my life. Not that I have consistently followed Him, but that He has always been there even in my darkest times. It took me a while to realize that. I had to go through some serious valleys and searching in or... (login or sign up to read more)
43 views - 3 replies - Most Recent Reply: 03/31/08 - 5:31 PM
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Recent Guestbook Comments (15)  
1 Prayer Closet on 7/03/09 - 8:29 PM
Wonderful and powerful music to honor the Lord Jesus. Thank you for sharing. God bless you, in the Almighty Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
Donnie Thomas on 6/13/09 - 9:26 AM
Thanks Jonathan!
Dana Martin on 6/10/09 - 12:59 PM
Hey, Jonathan. How r u? It's been a while since we talked.
We're doing a live CD and video with Jimmie Black in Bradenton, Florida July 30 and 31. It would be very cool if you could make it!
dave b on 6/03/09 - 9:46 AM
Jonathan,
How are you, my friend? I haven't talked to you in a while. Hey, I found a master recording CD I made of your 1st live concert you had @ Lebanon Family Worship years ago (2002 or 2003?). It's a split track. It's been in my safe all these years. Didn't know if you wanted it or not. Talk at you later,

Dave Bonner
Susan Waters on 5/04/09 - 6:41 PM
Don't be a fence sitter!
Mass confusion, mob uproar - in Decision Valley! I call Heaven and Earth to witness against you today: I place before you Life and Death, Blessing and Curse. Choose life so that you and your children will live. Joel 3:14 Deuteronomy 30:19 The Message
I pray that every decision you make is a God-directed decision of Life, leading to His blessings for you.
Blessings,
Susan
Susan Waters on 4/27/09 - 8:56 PM
He saved us from all that. It was all his doing; we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 The Message
I pray that you see yourself cleansed - not by your own efforts, but by the grace of your Loving Abba Daddy.
Blessings,
Susan
Susan Waters on 4/21/09 - 3:56 PM
Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 NKJ
I pray that no matter what you are facing, going through, or helping others through, your joy will remain strong, allowing God's strength to be mighty in you!
Blessings,
Susan
Buckeroni on 4/21/09 - 12:52 PM
Hi Jonathan I LOVE YOU!!!! i had so much fun on my outing with you and Matt!! i wish Elke could have come but next time!! I just wanted to say thanks for being an awesome brother!!! and Thank you for marrying a wonderful woman! :-) xoxoxo to you both
Susan Waters on 4/14/09 - 1:47 PM
If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. John 7:37 NKJ
I pray that you drink deeply of the goodness of God, of His love for you, and of His truth that will set you free. Drink deeply and drink often.
Blessings,
Susan
Phaith on 4/13/09 - 11:19 PM
Praise the Lord my Friend... How are you Jonaathan? I miss the communication, but know you are well... best regards to your family.
Phaith
John on 4/11/09 - 6:43 AM
Happy Easter brother ... may you and your family celebrate the power of God in our lives because of how He showed His love for us
Susan Waters on 4/06/09 - 4:12 PM
Happy Easter! May we all have a greater revelation of His love for us on the cross. Praying you have a wonderful time with family and friends.
Blessings,
Susan

Shenneth on 4/06/09 - 8:26 AM
Hey Jonathan and Elke,

I am back in the land of ShoutLife. Hope all is well with you both.

Philippians 4:4-9

In His Service & For His Kingdom
Shenneth