Pastor Daryl Jones excels in his unique ability to communicate theological truths through varied stories and illustrations. As a pastor, teacher, and speaker, his vision is to see a redeemed people of God existing as family living out kingdom values.  Daryl was a very involved student-athlete with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action as a wide receiver on the National Championship University of Miami football team of 2001.  At the U., Daryl met and was blessed to marry the love of his life Kamica.  He went on to play for the New York Giants, Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. It was during those years when Daryl began to feel God’s pull on his life toward the Gospel ministry. Pastor Daryl answered the Lord’s call to the preaching ministry in 2004.  He was licensed and ordained at his home church, New Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, TX. There he served as Children’s and Youth Pastor. Daryl later served as Youth Director at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, TX, with Dr. Tony Evans, before answering the call to plant The Rock Fellowship Church in Miami, FL. Daryl earned a Master of Divinity and is currently in the dissertation phase of a Ph. D. in Biblical Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.