Staff
The elders and staff at White River Christian Church serve together, alongside the White River family, to lead and guide the church in our mission of connecting every life to Jesus.
Jake oversees the Student Ministry for 5th-12th graders, and helps lead the Men’s ministry at White River's Hamilton North campus. He earned a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry from Spring Arbor University and a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the White River team, Jake served as a youth pastor in central Indiana. He lives in Cicero with his wife, Ellie, their dog, Mookie, and their three cats: Jax, Shadow and Pepper.
Hobbies: cheering for Michigan Wolverine sports; playing basketball, golf and tennis; walking around local parks with his wife and dog; boating on Morse Lake; spending time with family; reading fiction books; watching movies; and playing video games with friends.