Jon has been working in youth ministry at Bellemont since 1994 and became full time in 2002.

 Jon is married to Jennifer Edwards Helton who works at Ralph Scott Lifeservices. In 2004 they were blessed with a daughter Addison Helton. Addison attends Burlington Christian Academy.

Jon grew up in Alamance County on his grandparents farm. He attended Southern Alamance High School, Alamance Community College, and is attending Liberty University majoring in Youth Ministry.

 Jon enjoys annual trips to Disney world with his family, mission work teams, and fishing