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.

Pete's primary role is leading the student ministry, but as a small team, he wears many hats! Some of his responsibilities include giving messages from the main stage, providing leadership to volunteer staff, handling technology, leading leaders, writing curriculum, and many other duties that come across his desk. Pete's passion is to help people walk closer to Jesus and develop an authentic relationship with Him! So much of his life he thought that meant to live by a particular set of rules, and he didn't realize how lifeless his faith was for such a long time. He believed he could make mistakes that would convince God that he wasn't worth His time or affection. As Pete has come in contact with His Grace and grown in what it means to follow Jesus, he has become more passionate about people knowing our God, who loves them no matter the baggage they've carried through life! Pete volunteered in our student ministry when he was 18 and came on staff as a 21-year-old graduate of Lancaster Bible College, remaining here until God shifted his life to a small church in Ohio when he was 30. He has been back at CEFC for 6.5 years, bringing his grand total of years on staff to 15.5. He really likes spicy food and usually puts hot sauce on everything! He hasn't found a spicy food he can't eat! If you'd like to present him with one, challenge accepted! The bottom line is that Pastor Pete loves this church and its people, and he's excited for the future and the difference we can make in our surrounding communities!

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.