Johnathan Bond (born October 11, 1967) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and producer based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is best known for his work with the gospel group Young Harmony and has been active in Christian music ministries since 1995.
Career Bond began his music ministry in 1995 and gained early recognition through performances at churches, festivals, and community events. His music is centered on Christian themes, and his outreach includes prison ministry and faith-based recovery support.
He has written and recorded songs primarily for HIS Choice Music Publishing, and is affiliated as a songwriter with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Bond is also a member of the National Songwriters Association International (NSAI), the Gospel Music Association (GMA), and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), the organization responsible for the Grammy Awards.
Personal life Bond resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is the son of Daniel Leroy Bond and LaCreta Ann Smith Bond. He has one son and grandfather to five. His family frequently plays a role in his ministry and music.
In September 1991, Bond was involved in a serious car accident when an 18-wheeler forced his vehicle into oncoming traffic. The crash resulted in multiple severe injuries, including a fractured skull, brain trauma, broken ribs, and paralysis from the waist down. Initial reports at the scene declared him deceased, but according to later accounts, he regained consciousness after being prepared to be identified by the family. Bond attributed his recovery to divine intervention. He eventually made a full recovery and continued his ministry work. The incident has been described in various interviews and testimonies shared by Bond.
Publications God’s Still God (2008), co-authored with Ginger Bond, published by Xulon Press. Even If (2017) The Journey (2020), a self-published memoir The Life & Story of Johnathan Bond, The Autobiography (2026)https://a.co/d/08sSEMDy
Selected awards and honors In 2007, "God's Still God" earned dual nominations for Southern Gospel Song of the Year and Overall Song of the Year. The album Strength was recognized with a nomination for Southern Gospel Album of the Year.
In 2020, Bond received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The award, associated with the President's Volunteer Service Award program, was presented by U.S. president Donald Trump.
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