Jeff was born in Iowa. He started at Mt. Gilead as the senior minister in the fall of 1988. His primary responsibilities are overseeing the pulpit ministry and leadership. Before joining the staff at Mt. Gilead, he was preaching at his first full-time ministry in Union City, Ind.

Family: Married to Valerie; three children: Austin, married to Lisha; Lindsay and Trey; one grandson, Silas

Education: Undergraduate degree from Cincinnati Christian University. Graduate studies at Summit Theological Seminary

Affiliations and memberships: Contributing editor for Christian Standard Magazine; co-founder of The National Preaching Summit.

Life verse: 1 Timothy 4:16