About Jonathan

Dr. Jonathan Hoover is a pastor, a university professor, an author, a speaker, and a life coach. Dr. Hoover is actively conducting research in two areas: burnout in leadership, and interpersonal perceptions of stress in leaders.

Jonathan Hoover serves as the Associate Pastor and Couples Pastor at NewSpring Church in Wichita, KS. Jonathan also serves as an assistant professor at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA, where he is the program director for the general psychology masters degree program.

Jonathan holds an undergraduate degree in psychology and counseling from Liberty University, and a Master of Science degree from Regent University in general psychology. Jonathan also holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Occupational Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Jonathan has written two books, The Blindfolded Marriage, and Fight-Proof Your Marriage. You can check out Jonathan’s amazon page here. Jonathan has also been published academically in the Journal of Psychology and Christianity, and served as an invited peer-reviewer for the prestigious Journal of Psychology and Theology.

Jonathan is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and multiple divisions of the American Psychological Association.

Jonathan is supported by a wonderful and loving family.  His wife of nineteen years, Wendy, serves alongside him on the staff of NewSpring Church.  Wendy is also a respected pastoral life-coach, and often speaks with Jonathan at couples events.

Jonathan and Wendy have two beautiful daughters, Cheyenne and Summer.