Jeff was called as Senior Pastor of Bethany Baptist in December of 2021. Prior to his arrival, Pastor Jeff has served as an Associate Pastor and Student Pastor in Churches in Virginia and Georgia. Having served for 16 years, Pastor Jeff loves sharing the life changing Gospel with anyone he can.
Pastor Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion from Liberty University and is perusing his Master’s in Ministry from Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Jeff is married to Melissa, and they have two adult children.
Life verse: “BUT I DO NOT CONSIDER MY LIFE OF ANY ACCOUNT AS DEAR TO MYSELF, SO THAT I MAY FINISH MY COURSE AND THE MINISTRY WHICH I RECEIVED FROM THE LORD JESUS, TO TESTIFY SOLEMNLY OF THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GOD.” ACTS 20:24 (NASB)

Monty was born and raised in central Texas. In 1999, he joined the US Air Force and married his high school sweetheart, Kristi. They moved all over the globe, living in Okinawa, Florida and then moved to Georgia in 2011. Monty and Kristi have three children, Qyn, Shelby and Chesnee. They joined Bethany Baptist in 2012 and Monty wrapped up a 14 year Air Force career. He became Worship Leader at Bethany in 2014. Monty enjoys music, outdoors, and the Texas Aggies. He and Kristi can usually be found with extra babies, as they are active foster parents in Lowndes County.

Krisi was born and raised in central Texas. In 1999, she married her high school sweetheart, Monty, who had recently joined the U.S. Air Force. They moved all over the globe, living in Okinawa, Florida and then moved to Georgia in 2011. Kristi and Monty have three children: Qyn, Shelby and Chesnee. They joined Bethany Baptist in 2012. She became Youth Leader in 2016. Kristi is also a professional photographer, and enjoys music, friends, and the Texas Aggies. Kristi and Monty can usually be found with extra babies, as they are active foster parents in Lowndes County.