Jason is passionate about seeing people discipled and walking in God’s unique plan for their lives to bring Him glory. His story is one of God’s amazing grace. After years of calling himself a Christian without a genuine relationship with Christ, Jason was truly saved in 2002 while attending a youth conference as a chaperone. In response to the Gospel message that was preached, he repented of his sin, surrendered his life to Christ as Lord, and has never been the same.
Out of the overflow of God’s grace in his life, Pastor Jason desires to see every person made complete in Christ (Col. 1:28-29), transformed from the wreckage of a broken world into faithful obedience to God’s plan for their lives.
Having served in student ministry for years, Jason has a unique ability to connect with all ages through his bold and engaging preaching style. He has been the Senior Pastor of Cowee since July 2016 and earned his Master of Divinity in Homiletics from Liberty University in 2022. Jason primarily preaches verse by verse through books or sections of the Bible, committed to proclaiming the full counsel of God’s Word. His approach to exposition seeks to uncover the original meaning of Scripture in its context and faithfully apply its divine truths to our lives today. Every time the church gathers, his prayer is that God’s Word is clearly understood and faithfully lived out.
Jason earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from WCU, graduating in 1997—the same year he married his wife, Sherry. They now have two children, Hope and Grant. He is passionate about family and equipping the next generation of marriages to thrive. As a certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and SYMBIS-trained counselor, he actively invests in pre-marriage counseling and marriage enrichment. Jason also serves on the Pastoral Leadership Team for Heart for Families and values collaboration with other churches to reach the community with the Gospel and strengthen the body of Christ.
Outside of ministry, Jason enjoys fly fishing, camping, and spending quality time with his family in any way he can.
