Jason grew up in Plain City, Ohio, a small town northwest of Columbus, the middle child of three boys. Most of his childhood was spent on a 3-wheeler, dribbling a soccer ball, adventuring with friends, or running with his Walkman on the country roads around his home.

Jason attended a traditional church growing up, attending each Sunday with his mom and brothers. After two years at OSU, Jason transferred to Bowling Green State University. Within his first week, he met a couple of guys who lived their lives differently than he had ever encountered. They invited him to the campus church, and Jason hesitantly attended, sitting in the back row so he could easily leave in case things got “weird.” When the pastor opened his Bible and began teaching, it caught Jason’s attention, as the words he was speaking were relevant to his life. Through his own research and the influence of those who lived their lives differently, Jason came to understand that Jesus desired a relationship, not a religion, and accepted Christ in the fall of 1994.

Jason met his wife, Amy, at a Christian Leadership retreat in Myrtle Beach in the summer of 1995. Returning to BGSU for the fall semester, their friend groups began hanging out together, encouraging each other to grow in their faith. Noticing each other for more than friends, Jason and Amy started dating in June 1996. One year later, they were engaged, and one year after that, they were married in August 1998.

Since Jason was a little boy, he has desired to be a doctor, so he majored in biology. Once he became a Christian, he prayed about his future and felt God calling him to something different. He spent two years earning his master’s degree at BGSU, which allowed him more time to be involved with the campus church, grow in his faith, and determine his next steps.

Jason and Amy started attending CedarCreek church in Perrysburg in the spring of 1998, and it was in the fall of 2000 that Jason felt God calling him into vocational ministry. While on staff at CedarCreek, Jason has held various positions, including Care Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Campus Pastor.

Jason has a heart for people, and he loves listening to and encouraging others to pursue God’s best for their lives. He also has a passion for financial freedom and is a Certified Dave Ramsey Financial Coach.

Jason and Amy have two teenagers, Matt and Meghan, and they enjoy vacationing together, especially at their family cabin in the UP of Michigan. On his days off, Jason can be found running the trails, swinging a golf club at a local course, mowing his lawn, and enjoying a good meal with friends and family.