Jonah So

Jonah So is currently the Executive Pastor, Administration & Engagement at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Prior to that, they were a Pastor at Arcola Covenant Community from August 2019 to May 2021. Jonah has also served as an Associate Pastor at THE KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WESTCHESTER from December 2002 to June 2019, and as a Property Manager at LUCKY & HAPPY INC from February 2009 to November 2016. Jonah So began their career in ministry as Youth Director at KPC of Hackensack from June 1999 to September 2002.

Jonah So has a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from New York University. Jonah is also certified in Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, The Art of Transitional Ministry from Transitional Ministry Education Consortium of the PCUSA, The Good Funeral: Death, Grief, and the Community of Care from NYS Tribute Foundation, and is an Ordained Pastor/Minister of the Word and Sacrament from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Jonah So works with Séamus Campbell - Director, Homeless Ministries, Werner Ramirez - Associate Pastor, Congregational Care & Family Ministries, and Kellie Picallo - Director, Communications & Development. Some direct reports include Sarah A. Speed - Associate Pastor, Young Adults & Membership, Donna Ketchledge - Program Coordinator & Assistant to the Executive Pastor. Their manager is Scott Black Johnston, Senior Pastor.