Jeffery’s passion is presenting hope and developing people. He travels nationally and internationally speaking, training leaders, equipping pastors, and people of all generations. His relational teaching style boldly declares that Jesus isn’t our last hope, he’s our only hope. He serves as the Director for the Church Multiplication Network – leading church planting and multiplication. Prior to this he founded newhope Church – a multi-site church with campuses around the Seattle area. Prior to planting newhope, Jeffery spent 12 years creating processes and pathways for leadership development for pastors. Jeffery has a D.Min. with an emphasis in leadership and is the author of the book Delayed Destiny. He is married to his high-school sweetheart Joanne. Together they teach at Marriage Conferences around the country. They have two sons and two daughter-in-loves. He has been a New York Yankees fan since his childhood, loves travel, athletics, and golf. Jeffery and Joanne live in Springfield, MO. USA.