Preacher, business executive, author and entrepreneur Nona Jones offers unmatched expertise and leadership to accelerate Gloo's mission of serving churches

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Gloo
July 31, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., July 31, 2023 /Standard Newswire/ -- Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced today the appointment of Nona Jones to its board of directors.

Jones brings more than 20 years of experience serving as a preacher, business executive and entrepreneur. She currently serves as the chief content and partnerships officer at YouVersion, the creator of the Bible app. Jones leads the team that shapes digital discipleship journeys in the Bible App, which has over 600 million installs and is used by almost 10 million people around the world every day. Her past corporate leadership includes serving as the head of global faith partnerships at Meta, chief external affairs officer for a multi-state school for at-risk girls and public policy director for a multi-service utility company.

"The intersection of business, ministry, and technology is my passion, and I am excited for the opportunity to use the experiences God has given me in these areas to advance the work of Gloo," said Jones. "I am overjoyed to join the Gloo board of directors alongside a stellar group of individuals who are deeply devoted to serving the local church. The innovative work Scott Beck and his team are performing makes me confident in our collective ability to connect the faith community through technology in new and effective ways."

Currently, Jones serves on the board of Christianity Today Magazine and the University of Florida Digital Advisory Council. Jones's civic engagement includes The Links, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida, and she has completed graduate studies at the Harvard Law School Program on negotiation. She and her husband, Tim, lead Open Door Church in Gainesville, Florida.

"It is with great honor that we welcome Nona Jones to Gloo's board," said Pat Gelsinger, chairman of the Gloo board of directors. "Nona's track record of leadership, innovation and excellence will be an incredible addition to the board."

Jones is a bestselling author with her first book, "From Social Media to Social Ministry: A Guide to Digital Discipleship," which challenges a new way of thinking around the digital landscape and its potential for expanded ministry. Her subsequent works, "Success from the Inside Out" and "Killing Comparison", are both bestselling books casting vision for a kingdom-minded approach to transforming our daily lives.

"We are blessed and honored to benefit from Nona's expertise, wisdom, and passion for the Church," said Scott Beck, co-founder and CEO of Gloo. "As we prepare for this next season of innovation and acceleration in serving church leaders, we are grateful for Nona's business and ministerial experience to help guide the way."

Gloo is the trusted platform that releases the collective might of the faith ecosystem. As a leading technology innovator, Gloo connects people, partners, world-class content, funding opportunities and more to help ministries achieve their goals and change more lives. Gloo has more than 30,000 churches using its platform and connects more than 1,000 new people to churches each day. Gloo is based in Boulder, Colorado, employing a team of more than 150 people.

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