Jon Shonebarger
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As seen in:
Hartsville Vidette,
The Lebanon Democrat,
Franklin Favorite,
Main Street Media of Tennessee,
Tennessee Press Association
Covers:
Inspiration, Sentimentality, Faith and Leadership.
Doesn't Cover:
Politics
Member Tennessee Press Association. Writer of the "IMPACThought of the Week" newspaper column.
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Jon Shonebarger’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Jon is a native of Ohio, a descendant of Welsh pioneers who settled in the Welsh Hills of Central Ohio.
Jon is a military veteran. He served in the United States Air Force, including a tour of duty at HQ Strategic Air Command.
Jon's career after his military service was in the ministry, serving as a Penitentiary Chaplain, as well as a Church Pastor.
Jon's gift of leadership and motivation has enabled him to write short articles in several media outlets.
Jon is seeking additional opportuniti…
Articles
IMPACThought of the Week: Playing the long game
We live in an age that worships the instant. We want quick breakthroughs in our relationships, rapid promotions in our careers and fast results in every project we tackle, from renovating a kitchen to renovating our lives. We are moving at the speed of AI. But the deepest, most meaningful transformations rarely arrive overnight. They unfold slowly, steadily and often quietly, like a seed pushing through the soil long before anyone sees a sprout.
IMPACThought of the Week: Another trip around the sun
I celebrated my birthday last week! As I celebrated, I took time to reflect upon “another trip around the sun.” I believe that another trip around the sun is never just a date on a calendar, it is a sacred pause, a moment to breathe deeply, look backward with gratitude and look forward with bold expectancy. It’s a reminder that life is not measured only in years lived, but in impact made, lessons learned and the legacy we continue to build.
IMPACThought of the Week: The winds of change
The winds of change are blowing across our nation. There is restlessness that is impossible to ignore. You can feel it in the conversations happening in breakrooms at work, in the tone of neighborhood gatherings and in the quiet unease of people who sense something shifting beneath their feet. Change rarely knocks politely. No, it sweeps in, rearranging priorities, exposing cracks, and demanding that we decide who we want to be next. Change, at its best, is an opportunity.
Interview
See all 21 answers →What was your first job as a journalist?
Hartsville Vidette
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
The news cycle is brief, exaggerated and caustic.
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