Jeff gives direction and oversight to the global mission of Tin Man Ministries. Jeff’s passion is investing deeply and personally in the lives of leaders and the organizations they lead. Prior to this, Jeff was the Executive Director of the Sage Hill Institute, and the directional leader, teaching pastor, and founder of a church with international reach that grew from four people to more than 4,000 in eight years. Jeff has served in leadership roles with FamilyLife, Athletes in Action, and on several ministry boards including Amazima, The Compassionate Hope Foundation, Hawaiian Island Ministries, and Porter’s Call. Jeff is co-author of The Voice of the Heart Bible Study and two Gold Medallion award-winning resources. He received his Th.M. and M.Div. with highest honors from Western Seminary, an MA in counseling with honors from Liberty University, and is a graduate of Yale University where he majored in organizational behavior. Jeff’s own story is what brings him to the work of Tin Man. Married to Brenda for 30 years, Jeff is the father of 6 and the grandpa of one. Home for Jeff and Brenda is Nashville, TN.