About Us
Staff
Rev. Dr. Paxton Jones
The Rev. Dr. Paxton Jones became Regional Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kansas on May 1, 2007 having served as Deputy Regional Minister since October of 1998. His responsibilities prior to that time included serving the region as treasurer, giving oversight to the committees then comprising the region’s Ministry Commission, and ministering to the 32 Disciple congregations and the pastors who reside in the Central and High Plains Districts of Kansas.
As Regional Minister, his responsibilities now include:
- District Minister for Northeast District
- Care and nurture of congregations and pastors in the Region
- Consultation with congregations in search of ministerial leadership
- Oversight of regional personnel, finances and property
- Representation and communication between congregations and the wider church
- Relations with ecumenical partners
- Serves as regional treasurer and gives oversight to the Permanent Fund
- Staff Consultant for Revitalization Ministry
A native Texan, Paxton earned Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Texas Christian University and Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. Ordained in 1975, he served as an associate minister in Lubbock, Texas, for two years prior to moving to Kansas. During the 21 years prior to being called to the regional staff, he served the regional and general church in a variety of leadership capacities while serving pastorates in Topeka and Salina.
Dr. Jones and his wife, Janie, reside in Topeka. They have two grown daughters and a granddaughter.