Born in a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeff grew up in a blue-collar atmosphere of tough, hardworking people. Through the outreach of a local church-plant one block from his home, Jeff’s family was exposed to the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ. At 14 years old, having gained an understanding that his personal sin debt was too great, Jeff gladly accepted Christ’s substitutionary death and gracious provision of salvation from the penalty of sin.
Growth in the truth of Scripture led Jeff to college at Tennessee Temple University where he made a decision to pursue a ministry in missions during his sophomore year. After graduation he sought specialized missionary training for reaching indigenous people groups with New Tribes Mission (now Ethnos360) and served in Papua New Guinea for over 18 years. After 25+ years missionary experience, Jeff has served as a pastor in the USA for eight years. Jeff’s diverse ministry background has uniquely provided a platform for him to address many areas with experience and insight.
After several years of contemplating the concept, a unique opportunity surfaced for Jeff to launch FindingtheFew.org and subsequently the Missionary Training Program. Jeff desires to passionately encourage, challenge and equip serious followers of Christ for involvement in the global missions.
Jeff married Kim in 2021, between them they have six children and 15 grandchildren. Outside of ministry endeavors Jeff enjoys history, being outdoors with his wife Kim and also staying active in fitness related activities.