One of seven children born to Bishop Robert (who was a politician and Apostolic clergyman) and Marjorie Jones.

He was raised alongside a diverse array of siblings (one of whom is the actress and singer Grace Jones).

He attended St. Jago High School and went on to attain a Bachelor of Science in Theology degree from Aenon Bible College.

In June 1994, Jones was chosen to succeed Bishop Robert W. McMurray as pastor to approximately 1,000 members of the Greater Bethany Community Church, located at 84th & Hoover Street in South Los Angeles, California.

During his tenure, the membership of the church has increased so significantly that, in 2003, a new building was acquired in Gardena, California.