UP Front with Jeff Newton
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-Profit |
| Occupation | Founder |
| Location | Kokomo, Indiana, United States |
| Introduction | Jeff is the founder of KUO, a business owner, a podcaster, an author and a retired pastor.. His contributions to social activism and human development earned him the Mayor of Kokomo’s Faith in Action Award, the Prevent Child Abuse Imagine Award, and the Human Rights Award from the United Nations Office. KUO has been honored with induction into the Howard County Hall of Legends and has twice won the Kokomo Chamber of Commerce Greatest Impact Award for a nonprofit. He presented the Key to Kokomo by Mayor Moore in 2024, Jeff conducts workshops on the "Missional Church" and "Working with the Materially Poor." He is also an author of three books, Life on The Porch, Bragging About God and co-authored, The Talking Toolbox. A native of Kokomo, Indiana, Jeff holds a degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Youth Development from the University of Indianapolis (1978) and a Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary (1988). Married to Christine for 45 years, they have three adult sons and seven grandchildren. Jeff's dedication to church and outreach work has positively transformed countless lives. |