John 15:4-5 says, Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

It is Jeff’s deep conviction and belief that worshiping God in Spirit and in Truth(John 4:23) is only possible through a genuine intimate relationship with God built on abiding in Him by reading His Word, and open, honest communication with Him through prayer. The desire and calling to encourage his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ in this is often reflected in the songs he writes, the conversations he has in spontaneous discipleship opportunities, teaching (“His Word in the words”) in the ensembles he directs and in his beloved small group that he leads weekly. In 2016 Jeff joined the Central staff as Minister of Worship and Creative Arts bringing with him over 25 years of music experience including worship leading, ensemble directing, teaching and professional songwriting and production experience. In January 2020 he transitioned to serve as full time Director of Central Arts Academy. He is now the Director of Spirit & Truth Music, our music division of Central Arts Wendell. Jeff earned his Mus.B. in Music Education from Five Towns College in Dix Hills, NY. He and his wife Corinne have two sons, David and Ben. Jeff enjoys time with God, family, playing various instruments, basketball and “Ben & Jerry’s” Chunky Monkey.