Jonathan Davis began serving as campus minister at Charleston Southern University on Sept. 1.
He succeeds Clark Carter, who recently was named dean of students.
DavisDavis has a long affiliation with CSU, having served as an assistant football coach from 1991-1999 and as CSU’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes director since 2003. Davis has also served as an adjunct professor in the university’s religion department since 2003.
He is a graduate of Catawba College and Southeastern Seminary and is pursuing a Ph.D. in theology and apologetics from Liberty University.
Davis also has served as the pastor of Summit Church since 1999. Summit meets weekly on the CSU campus, and Davis will continue to assist Summit as a teaching pastor, providing pulpit ministry each Sunday.
“The addition of Jon Davis as a full-time member of the student life team as campus minister strengthens CSU’s faith integration, service learning and co-curricular initiatives,” said Rick Brewer, vice president for student affairs and athletics. “Jon’s passion for the gospel in evangelism and discipleship underscores our commitment to preparing graduates and transforming lives daily.”