Jonathan McReynolds: More than a Gospel Artist

Liz Lampkin CNW Staff Writer

Legends emerged from their work, creations, and how both, their work and the individual inspire others. Jonathan McReynolds, is an educated Chicago-born, gospel singer, writer, and Grammy Award-winning artist. Not only is he a multi-talented singer, writer, and performer of the gospel, he is a trailblazer for young adult believers. He is on a mission to build a stronger community for young people that will help them avoid living in ignorance, and living a shallow life and deter them from making life-altering mistakes. As the founder of Elihu Nation, Inc. he leads young adults (Millennials) and aims to teach an understanding of how Jesus and Christianity meet in real life. He plans to meet this goal by teaching, celebrating those who pursue a profound understanding of God and their purpose through scholarships, and promoting those who demonstrate God’s wisdom.

He was inspired to begin this organization from the knowledge he acquired during his time at Moody Bible Institute while obtaining his Master of Arts in Applied Biblical Studies. He believes that the black church and community do not adequately support their leaders, musicians, and preachers to pursue higher education to further develop their spiritual gifts and talents. Through this organization and his passion for showing how to practically apply Christianity to everyday life to young adult believers, he has made it his mission to spread God’s wisdom and the spiritualism of Jesus to like-minded souls. Through his work with Elihu Nation, he has awarded scholarships to fellow Elihus’, which are defined as young seekers and carriers of godly wisdom, who have excelled in college and in their work for becoming greater assets to the work of God. While Jonathan McReynolds is on a journey to teach the value of wisdom to youth and young adults, through his organization he continues to make gospel music that reaches the hearts and souls of people of all ages.

His new single, “Your World” reminds listeners that the world belongs to God and he’s living in it so there is no need for doubt or worry because he knows that God has everything in His hands. Other popular songs in his collection of music include “God is Good”, “Make Room”, “Movin On”, “Grace” and “Yours to Use”, just to name a few, uplift, inspire and encourage listeners of all ages to draw everyone near to God and have an understanding that as a believer you need Him (God) in every aspect of your life no matter what is going on. As a gospel artist and influencer, Jonathan understands the value of creating music and melodies that are sincere, and have meaningful messages that listeners can relate to. He also understands the importance of reaching out to aspiring musicians. He created a Master Class for upcoming gospel artists carefully curated with more than twenty classes designed to teach songwriting, self-branding, career building, and artist development.

As a Chicago native, Jonathan McReynolds has established himself on the gospel stage and in the hearts of fans across the globe. His success in everything he does is testimony that he’s headed for legendary status on and off the gospel stage. His life experiences, music and organization set him apart from many other artists. In an industry where people can lose themselves and their values, Jonathan McReynolds has remained steadfast and unwavering in his life and his work. The church has lost many young adults because they believe they don’t have a place to be authentically who they are while learning the truth of the gospel. The work and influence of artists like Jonathan McReynolds can help change this narrative. Young adults in the world need the leadership of someone they can relate to through more than just music.

The Elihu in the book of Job understood that the elderly members of a community are not the only ones who are wise. They are not the only ones who understand what is correct according to the Gospel. Jonathan McReynolds understands that young people need to be taught what is right and wrong, and how to grasp a full understanding of how to live a Christ-centered life in a way they can understand. Jonathan McReynolds is more than a Grammy Award-winning artist. He is a legend in the making on a mission to change the lives of young adults all around him.