Jeff is originally from Michigan. He grew up on a small horse farm with his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He attended a Wesleyan Church and at the age of eleven chose to become a Christian. At the age of nineteen, Jeff sensed a definite call from the Lord to pursue pastoral ministry.

Indiana Wesleyan University was the place where Jeff received his Bachelor's degree and completed his requirements for ordination. He also met Lois at IWU, and they were married on November 24, 1978. In 1981, Jeff and Lois moved to Portland, Oregon to further their education. Jeff completed his Master's degree at Western Evangelical Seminary.

Jeff and Lois have been privileged to serve pastorates in Marion, Indiana; North Lakeport, Michigan, and Glendale, Arizona prior to coming to Linwood on September 1, 1994. Jeff serves as our Outreach Pastor.

Pastor Jeff and Lois have three children: Jason (1981), Emily (1984) and Paige (1986).