Jeff Ray
Senior Pastor

Bro. Jeff came to Jones Road Baptist Church in December of 2003 to become Senior Pastor.  Originally from Jacksonville he grew up in Gainesville (Go Gators!).  Jeff is married to Donna and they have 4 children, Emily, Caleb, Joshua and Timothy.  Jeff grew up going to church and was born again as a child.  He surrendered to ministry at the age of 15 and began serving in his first staff position soon after at his home church.  He counts being a pastor as a great privilege.  He has served churches in Gainesville, FL, Alachua, FL and Raleigh, NC.  He also traveled for almost 10 years doing music evangelism.  He has a passion for people and the church.