Pastor Ardel Torrence Jones is a visionary leader whose ministry reflects spiritual wisdom, servant leadership, and a heart for people. Appointed Senior Pastor of All People International Church, Inc. by his father, the late Chief Apostle Bishop Arthur T. Jones, Sr., he carries forward a rich spiritual legacy while leading the ministry into a new generation of Kingdom impact.

 

Called to preach at sixteen, Pastor Ardel has devoted much of his life to ministry. At age thirty, he founded Life at the River International Ministries (LATRIM), where he served as Senior Pastor for a decade before returning to serve alongside his father at All People.

 

A proud graduate of William Marion Raines High School, Pastor Ardel is committed to both academic and theological excellence. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Trinity College of Jacksonville.

 

His leadership extends beyond the pulpit through service to the Jacksonville community, including four years as Chairman of the YMCA at Baptist North Advisory Board. He is also an accomplished real estate professional with DreamBIG Realty.

 

Pastor Ardel is lovingly supported in life and ministry by his wife, Lady Shironda Jones. Together, they are the proud parents of Jalen, Aja, and Asya. His life and leadership remain centered on building people, strengthening families, advancing God’s Kingdom, and carrying forward a generational legacy of faith with vision and purpose.