Jason Dees

Jason Edwin Dees, a Regular Contributor to For The Church, is the Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church (Buckhead) in Atlanta, Georgia. Jason is married to Paige and has a daughter, Emery Anna, and two sons, John Kellis and Raynor. Jason is a graduate of Auburn University (BA 2004) and Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY (MDiv 2007; PhD 2015).

Jan 8

Leaving Christianity: How an Old Man Helped Save My Faith by Jason Dees

When I was in 10th grade, the Power Team came to my church.  They were a group of powerlifting Christians who went around from mega-church to mega-church, lifting weights and smashing bricks in order to bring “glory to Jesus.” I was excited to see them “perform/preach,” but I was mostly excited that my friends and […]

Jan 4

Leaving Christianity by Jason Dees

I was the kid who always kept his nose clean, had his act together, and tried to do the right thing. Why wasn’t I prospering?

May 11

The Pastor�s Burden by Jason Dees

The fact that people are willing to open up their lives to you in their most vulnerable and intimate moments is the true gift of pastoral ministry, and it is also the true burden.

May 11

The Pastor’s Burden by Jason Dees

The fact that people are willing to open up their lives to you in their most vulnerable and intimate moments is the true gift of pastoral ministry, and it is also the true burden.