Jake has served as Associate Pastor of Students and Missions at Central Baptist Church since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Missiology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jake and his wife, Holly, have two children, Elsie Jane and Elijah. Jake is passionate about investing in the next generation by helping students grow in their faith, develop a strong biblical foundation, and learn how to live out the gospel in everyday life. He has also been actively involved in overseas mission work, partnering with ministries around the world to share the gospel and support the local church globally.

His heart for ministry at Central is to see students and families grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ and to equip believers of all ages to become faithful disciple-makers—serving both locally and around the world.