Meet Our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Dana M. Jones | Pastor

Since September 1, 2012, Dana M. Jones has been blessed to serve as the Pastor of Mt. Olive UMC, in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

He is a Servant of the Lord who demonstrates his faithfulness to God through the use of his gifts in service to humanity. His work is the evidence of God moving for good among his people.

Pastor Jones has an extensive history in human and community development. He has been recognized nationally for the work he performed in our communities; expanding housing and employment opportunities. He has worked in both urban and rural communities. He has served as the President and CEO of two large non-profit organizations. He is the recipient of the National Community Action’s Lyndon Baines Johnson Award and its Award of Excellence. Both are reflective of the honors bestowed for his leadership.

A strong believer in lifelong learning, this Calvert High graduate holds degrees from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (BA), Howard University School of Divinity (MDIV) and United Theological Seminary (DMIN). Additionally, Pastor Jones was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Sojourner Douglas College for his work in advocating for the poor. The Gospel has framed his entire career.

Pastor Jones’ awards and National and Gubernatorial Offices are too numerous to list.

The native of Calvert County is the elder son of Clyde (Jr.) and the late Carrie Bertha Kent Jones. He is married to the former Ms. Carolyn Short of Manokin, Maryland. They have three adult children; Rondell, Gregory, and Danielle; and four awesome grandchildren: Dana M. Jones II, Kent and Luke Giese and Reyna Taylor Jones.

Lay Leadership

Alice Gray

Lay Minister

Dean Holland

Lay Servant, Lay Leader

Greg Brown

Lay Servant

Julia Forte

Lay Servant

Howard E. Long

Lay Servant