Rev. Dr. Barry Jones

Denomination: Baptist (Bapt.)
Organization: Irving Bible Church

Rev. Dr. Barry D. Jones currently serves as Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas, where he leads a vibrant, multiethnic congregation committed to helping their community follow Jesus and bless the world. He also holds a faculty role at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he is Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries and Spiritual Formation, passionately equipping the next generation of Christian leaders.

Dr. Jones earned his Master of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in Theology from Wheaton College, where he was among the first admitted in systematic theology and recipient of the Betty Buttress Knoedler Doctoral Fellowship. During his education, he served in various ministry roles, including youth pastor, camp and retreat speaker, and teaching pastor—experiences that shaped his heart for discipleship and spiritual formation.

An author as well, Dr. Jones co-wrote the book Dwell: Life with God for the World, which explores authentic Christian spirituality and incarnational living. His ministry emphasizes helping believers cultivate a faith that is rooted in Jesus, thriving in community, and engaged in the world. Dr. Jones and his wife, Kim, share a passion for travel, the outdoors, and introducing their three children to God’s creation through camping, hiking, and biking.

Dr. Jones’s leadership is marked by a desire to form spiritually mature and missionally engaged followers of Christ—grounded in Scripture, shaped by grace, and committed to loving and serving their neighbors. For more information, visit his biographies at Irving Bible Church and Dallas Theological Seminary.