Pastor Jathan presently serves as Lead Pastor of One Church Empowerment Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He also sits on the Board for the World Leaders Group and as Board President of William C. Abney Academy, a highly esteemed charter school in Grand Rapids, MI.  He is very passionate about collective involvement, which is evident through his effective and frequent contributions to the community in Grand Rapids. Jathan is the grandson of the late Bishop William C. Abney, the son of Elder William Austin and Executive Pastor Jan Austin, the devoted husband of Pastor Veverly (Cookie) Austin, and proud father of four children; sons Trenton, Kyle, and Jaiden and daughter Alexandria.