Rev. Jon Rector has served as our Executive Director since 2003. Jon was saved as a child of about 9 years old and surrendered to God's call to preach as an 11 year old boy. Jon preached the occasional church service and chapel services as the opportunities arose.

At 14, Jon served a whole summer as an intern for Randy Taylor Revivals, traveling across the country holding meetings. Jon has served in several positions of church service, including Children's Church Director, Bus Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, Music Minister, Assistant Pastor, and Associate Pastor.

In 2000, Jon was asked to serve as the full-time Chaplain with Chattanooga Rescue Mission. His three years there saw him serve as Chaplain, Men's Program Director, Community Program Director and acting Executive Director.

In 2003, Jon was called as the Executive Director of the Union Gospel Mission. Under Jon's leadership, 2007/2008 saw the transition of Union Gospel Mission (a local church ministry) to Chattanooga Outreach, Inc. (d/b/s Union Gospel Mission); a fully independent 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization. Jon currently serves as the Board President of Chattanooga Outreach and Executive Director of the Union Gospel Mission.