Pastor Jeff joined First Baptist in 2016. Hailing from Desoto, Texas, he earned a B.A. in Religious Studies from Baylor University, where he met his wife, Traci, and later a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages a PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. With over 30 years in ministry, starting as an evangelist, Jeff now pastors a local church. He and Traci have three sons. Jeff also conducts a weekly "Ask Jeff" Q&A Bible study, has authored eight books and enjoys motorsports in his leisure time.