Jeff was raised in rural Alabama in a dedicated Christian home. He came to faith at 17 years old and immediately had a hunger for understanding Scripture. He started multiple Bible studies with friends where he taught what he was learning. Additionally, he had a passion for evangelism, and began sharing the gospel at various places around their city. While in college, he started leading worship at his church and at various campus ministries where he experienced a call to vocational ministry. For the next 17 years, Jeff led worship, both in the local church and on the road, until he and Kelly, his bride, felt called to plant churches in Baltimore. God called his family into "something impossible" there in Baltimore, but Jeff's passion has always been the same: to share the gospel with anyone who will listen and to help people grow in their devotion to Jesus. God has been kind in allowing Jeff to see significant fruit throughout his ministry. In the Spring of 2024, God called his family to Christ EFC, and Jeff is as passionate as ever about seeing God's truth transform lives. Kelly is his biggest supporter and continuously serves alongside him. Further, their 6 kids love Jesus, the church, and music, and it's been a joy to see them grow in expressing their gifts.

Sue's passion is giving children a Biblical, gospel-focused foundation so they can love God and serve Him with their lives. Sue loves to garden, read and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Her family has called CEFC home for over 20 years. Our church has helped their children to build their faith and now it's helping their grandchildren to do the same thing. Sue can usually be found working behind the scenes and in the Adventure Kids building on Sundays and Wednesdays.