Founders of PastorStays

Troy and Jana Jones have been Lead Pastors of New Life Church in the Seattle area for almost two decades. Founded in 1926, New Life has grown under their leadership into a multisite church of 4,500 people meeting at five locations. Troy holds a doctorate degree from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and is a sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant. He is the founder of The Recalibrate Group and has authored four books including Recalibrate Your Church: How Your Church Can Reach Its Full Kingdom Potential.

Jana is a certified life coach and is the heart and soul behind the church. She is well-known for speaking on marriage, family, and spiritual health. They also have a very popular podcast called Jones Party of 2.

They started PastorStays out of the chaos of 2020. They needed a haven from the cultural division of the Covid pandemic. They bought a house in Lake Chelan. They made it available to pastors with a google calendar and landing page. It filled up in 18 hours. This was the launch of PastorStays.

Troy and Jana, have been married for 33 years. Jana is from the country. Troy is from the city. They met as competitors in a Bible quiz match. They started with humble beginnings. They have a unique passion for healthy families and creating traditions that build the home. They live in the Pacific Northwest and the pride of their lives is their two daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren.