Jonathan Andrew Nelson (born November 10, 1974) is an American gospel singer and songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland.

During a performance of Karen Clark-Sheard at his church, Nelson and his friends served as backup singers.

After some time, Purpose released an independent album which included the song "Healed", written by Nelson.

[2][3][self-published source] Nelson also met producer Troy Sneed, who had heard another Purpose song called "The Right Place".

That same year, he accepted the position of minister of music at The Faith Center with Bishop Henry Fernandez Sunrise, Florida and Empowerment Temple Church with Dr. Jamal Bryant Baltimore, Maryland.