Jonathan & Joanne Pardey

Jonathan & Joanne were born in England & Zimbabwe respectively, but have spent most of their lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. Having been reached with the gospel as children, they are passionate about reaching and discipling the next generation. They believe that children and teenagers should be raised as an army of warriors who will advance the kingdom of God.

The Pardeys served as kids pastors at Every Nation Johannesburg for 15 years. During that time, they pioneered a kids ministry regional network, the Kids track of Every Nation Ministry school, and an inner city ministry called Transformation Vrededorp. 

After hearing God’s call to go in 2020, and spending 18 months serving two Every Nation churches in the USA, they moved to Every Nation London in February 2023. They have played vital leadership roles in the kids and youth ministry, bringing deeper worship and more Spirit-empowered ministry. Joanne writes curriculum that also gets used across Europe and beyond. They are passionate about community outreach beyond the church walls, run a connect group and an art club for kids, and host Communitea weekly for the struggling members of West Kensington estates. A monthly youth outreach and annual youth camp is seeing teens come to Christ. They have recently accepted the leadership position over kids and youth for a church plant in Kingston Upon Thames so that more young people can be reached with the gospel. 

With an apostolic vision for Europe’s young people, they hosted Refuel—a retreat and advance for kids and youth leaders—helping Every Nation churches develop leaders. They also hope to play a role with EN Ministry School to deepen the theology of future kids and youth leaders. 

Jonathan and Joanne have 5 children, a daughter in love, and 2 grandchildren. Their youngest, Gabi (16) lives in London with them. They love running, walking, coffee, art, and puzzle building. They also love exploring the magical city of London. Partnering with them will be a huge blessing and will help advance the kingdom!