About

JARED FABAC

Pastor. Author. Coach. Speaker. On a mission to liberate a multi-generational movement of Christian leaders.

As Seen In

The Professional Snapshot

01Lead Pastor — One City Church
02Founder — Church Uplevel™
03Founder — The Five Fold Impact Method™
04Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
05GiANT Worldwide Certified Guide & Consultant
06Regional Director — Compassion Network (East Region)
07M.A. in Clinical Counseling
08Maxwell Leadership Team Executive Director
09United States Navy Veteran
10Amazon Best-Selling Author
11Experienced Speaker — 100+ talks annually

Here's the Bio

I currently serve as the Lead Pastor at One City Church alongside my wife, Danielle, who plays a vital role in various ministry capacities. With a unique blend of professional counseling experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and pastoral insight, my passion is helping individuals grow authentically into their God-given callings—not by merely telling people what they want to hear, but by truly connecting with their hearts and guiding them toward the great purpose God has for their lives.

Before fully committing to ministry, I spent over a decade successfully launching and scaling two marketing companies, where I discovered a deep joy in helping people achieve their highest potential. This journey reinforced my conviction that meaningful leadership involves genuine, heart-to-heart relationships.

In my counseling career, I've earned certifications in Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy, Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Temperament Therapy, and Crisis and Abuse Therapy. My background in mental health deeply influences my preaching and teaching, as I regularly integrate psychological insights into my messages.

Alongside pastoral leadership, I hold certifications as a Speaker, Trainer, and Coach with the John Maxwell Team, and I'm actively involved in international strategies aimed at fostering peace in underdeveloped regions. I am also Maxwell DISC Certified, a Certified Youth Facilitator, and a Certified Executive Leadership Coach with GiANT Worldwide.

Academically, I hold a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Counseling. I am proud to have served our country as a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Danielle and I have four wonderful daughters, and we currently reside in Virginia Beach.

My Childhood

Where I've Come From

I was born and raised in a small town called Erie, Pennsylvania. I've always dreamed big, wanted to make something of my life, and deeply cared about people. I always felt I needed to bring joy into the rooms I walked into.

And once God grabbed a hold of me, I decided to make it my mission.

The Secret Community

We're All Here With a Purpose

I operate a powerful, super-rich newsletter called "The Examined" — where I share extremely raw and powerful insight on leadership, prophecy, church growth, culture, current events and a whole lot more. I also give incredibly private previews of my latest book projects. If you're interested… you found it.

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My Family

Who We Are