Worship Pastor

Jeff came to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior at the age of twelve, in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. In his college years at Wake Forest University, he surrendered to the call of full-time ministry, and was later ordained here in Shelby in 1998. He has served in evangelical ministries, including church settings such as First Baptist North Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC, and Calvary Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC, as well as mission-oriented outreaches like The Celebrant Singers of Visalia, CA, during which he ministered throughout North America and Eastern Europe. Jeff joined the pastoral staff of Putnam Baptist Church as Worship Pastor in January, 2004. Leigh and Jeff are blessed with three breathtaking daughters, a constant reminder of the glorious grace of God.

Most significant books:
Life-transforming words of the Bible; otherwise anything I’m currently reading. Books encouraging growth in Christ; also enjoy good historical/travel fiction.

Favorite People:
Leigh! (my only real “favorite”), George Mueller, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Nicky Cruz, Steven Curtis Chapman, Steve Angle (my discipler)

Favorite Music:
Eclectic blend of most styles of biblically based tunes; jazz at times, and even (gasp) classical.

Favorite College Sports Team:
Wake Forest! (are there others?)

Favorite Food:
A better question would be: Favorite pastime: eating.

Hobbies:
Tickling my kids, seeing new places, reading (see above), any creative projects

What makes you laugh?
Aside from these questionnaires, my children would top the list. It’s never a dull moment.

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