GUITARMINISTRIES - Key Persons
Carlton Jones is the founder of GuitarMinistries, Inc., and GuitarDreamers, LLC. Although he has never been a "professional" guitarist, he has been a student of the instrument all of his life, and has a reputation around Louisiana for his guitar playing ability. In recent years, he and his wife, Sharon, have written some contemporary Christian songs together, and have a CD available.
Carlton is a true guitar enthusiast, and is on a first name basis with many of the world's best guitarists. He and his wife attend NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) conventions every year, and he stays on top of the latest innovations in the guitar industry. He keeps in close contact with some of the foremost guitar builders in America, and knows a quality instrument when he sees one. Carlton has his own guitar studio, and is an avid guitar collector as well. His well outfitted shop enables him to make repairs and adjustments to the guitars that we ship to the mission field.
Carlton has been a member, along with his wife Sharon, of Community Bible Church in Baton Rouge, LA for over 40 years. He has served in most every capacity, including Elder, and is currently the music leader (and guitarist) for the church. He had Sharon have been active in all forms of ministry including such ministries as Young Life, and Bible Study Fellowship, as well as active foreign mission supporters. Sharon serves on the Mission Committee of CBC, and has made mission trips abroad, including one to Moldova (Eastern Europe).