A native of Jersey City New Jersey, Now residing in Charleston SC, In April 1992, Pastor Eric received the Lord Jesus Christ in his Heart and was baptize in Jesus Name, and  filled with the Holy Ghost.

While serving faithfully under his father, The late Bishop Charles H.Jones, Who Founded  Soul Saving Deliverance Center here in Charleston, Pastor Eric served as a Youth Leader and in the Music Ministry, Along with his wife Mona Jones.  

In 1999, Pastor Eric answered the call of GOD was ordained State Evangelist in The Worldwide Fellowship of Soul Saving Deliverance Churches, To reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a creative way.

In July 2003, Pastor Eric and his family became members of World Harvest Community Church served faithfully under the Leadership of Senior Pastor Thomas Clayton, in the Youth Department,  Community Outreach Director, Pastor Eric founded, Street Praise Outreach Ministries.

 Now in June 2009, Pastor Eric, Founded Basic Ministries International Inc. of Charleston, SC.