Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone Feeding the Hungry with Jon Weece
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Mar 3, 2026 Jon Weece, longtime pastor turned nonprofit leader who founded Boone Brothers to feed hungry children. He talks about stepping beyond the pulpit into hands-on outreach. He recalls street ministry experiments like Free Hugs and creating shelf-stable jerky with hunters. He discusses Scripture memory, protecting family in ministry, and leading with humility.
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Raised In A Table Of Hospitality
- Jon Weece grew up in a ministry home where his parents modeled faith through daily Bible reading and hospitality.
- His kitchen table was a revolving door for hitchhikers, prisoners, college students, and neighbors, shaping his love for overlooked people.
Scripture Memorization Shapes Pastoral Practice
- Early Scripture memorization created neural pathways that made God's Word accessible for life and ministry.
- Jon memorized Hebrews 11 and Romans 8 as a child and later preached with texts often memorized, modeling that habit to his own kids.
Haiti Broke And Prepared Him
- Jon served in Haiti as a teacher then church planter, where harsh realities humbled and prepared him for later ministry.
- He recounts encountering demon oppression, public drunken trances at Mardi Gras, and a man who chewed glass to intimidate him.