Jonathan Rivera

PASTOR

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Jonathan Rivera is a pastor, leader, and speaker based out of Lakeland, Florida. His life passion is to preach about Jesus, build the local Church, and empower the Next Generation.

Known for his relatable messages, personal story, and passionate preaching, Jonathan has become a trusted voice for leaders and Churches around the US and beyond, traveling and speaking at Churches, Conferences, Camps, and Universities to tens of thousands of people every year.

Jonathan and his wife Karolaine currently serve as the Campus Pastors at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL.

Let’s stay connected.

So grateful.

Grateful for:

1. This season at @seuniversity
2. The privilege of being @karolainealzate’s husband.
3. The amazing people in my life.
4. The @orlandomagic
5. This picture means a lot if you know my story.
6. The incredible pe

ONE MONTH MARRIED TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE.

(But who’s counting?)

Honeymoon. Moving Karolaine to Lakeland. Becoming a dog dad.
Learning to cook. Going to the farmers market. Starting traditions.
Traveling together. Watching Christmas movies.

“ALBUM RECORDING”

@seuworship has been the soundtrack of my faith for a long time… all these years later they’re still writing songs that put words to what the soul wishes it could… // This past week we got into a ro

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WIFE! 🤍🫶🏻

(Did I mention I’ve been married 3 weeks & 5 days??)

Today the world comes together in unity to celebrate the birth of my favorite human on the planet. Birthdays are about to celebrating a person, not jus

Karolaine & I got back from our honeymoon on Monday Night, I preached about sex @seuchapel (great timing) & after chapel some our students & staff put together a little party for us, which was so kind. Thank you guys so much. We’re

Ladies & gentleman…
I’d like to introduce you to my wife.

Karolaine Alzate-Rivera. 🤍

LONDON! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

Spend the past week in London with a group of Pastors visiting different churches, & meeting with different leaders to hear about what’s happening in Churches across the UK. Coming home INSPIRED, ENCOURAGED, & more

The night I proposed to @karolainealzate in New York City was the greatest moment of my entire life. When I make her my wife in 24 days, that will become the NEW greatest moment of my entire life. 🤍

GAME ONE // YEAR TWO AT SEU. ✌🏻
No one better than @karolainealzate to do it with. 🤍

MONDAY NIGHTS ARE BACK BABY‼️

Nothing like the first one of the semester…

@seuchapel started off the year with a BANG! 🚀
Two packed back to back services last night. 🙌🏻
Nothing like “The House” at Bush Chapel. 🏡

Got such

“FIRST MONDAY NIGHT OF THE YEAR” ⚡️

Last night @karolainealzate & I began YEAR TWO of our @seuniversity journey & got to come back to our favorite place in the world… “THE HOUSE” // nothing in the world like a

Heartbroken… 💔 So many people’s lives were marked by @pastoredgar_ and the life he lived. // A cheerleader, an encourager, a man of the people. A Pastor. A DYD. A Missionary. A Leader. A Husband. A Father. Loved by all. And today he wen