Rev. Jason Nathaniel Knight, a dedicated native of Chesapeake, VA, is the Senior Pastor of the Historic Mount Olive Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, VA. His spiritual journey began on April 20, 1998, when he committed his life to Christ at First Baptist Church South Hill. After being licensed to preach the Gospel on July 19, 2008, he embraced the call to pastoral ministry, ultimately leading to his election as Senior Pastor Mount Olive Baptist Church on May 18, 2014. 

During his tenure at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Pastor Knight has inspired profound spiritual renewal and growth within the congregation. His vision encompasses regaining the lost, revitalizing the church, and fostering a vibrant community of faith. He is committed to advancing God’s kingdom through authentic worship, meaningful fellowship, biblical discipleship, and outreach. 

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Academically, Pastor Knight holds an Associate Degree in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Exposition from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, GA. He has continued education in Pastoral Leadership from Baylor University as well as Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. 

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With a deep commitment to teaching and preaching the unadulterated Word of God, Pastor Knight, alongside his wife, First Lady Denise “D” Knight, and their daughter Janae, strives to reclaim lost generations through the demonstration of God’s unfailing, compassionate, and all-consuming love. This passionate young leader is fervently dedicated to preaching a “living Word to a dying world.”