Jerry was born in Portland Arkansas on May 25, 1950. Upon graduating from High School there and after attending college at Arkansas A&M (now University of Arkansas At Monticello), he worked in the agriculture field until he met Marsha Willis, whom he married on May 21, 1972.
After several jobs in sales and financial counseling Jerry entered into banking in 1976 where he served in several positions including Vice President, President, Chairman of The Board of directors until 2009. He retired from banking in 2009 and assumed full time ministry at Eastgate Free Will Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, AR. where he had been serving bi-vocationally since 2005.
Jerry is an ordained Free Will Baptist minister and surrendered to the ministry December 9, 1994. Since resigning from full time ministry in 2017 Jerry has served as interim pastor for several churches and provided evangelism, biblical teaching and supplying pulpits as the Lord directs and when called upon.
Marsha plays an active role in the ministry. She has taught women’s groups and discipled new converts as God has directed. Her ministry includes studying, teaching, singing and playing the piano. Jerry and Marsha have taught various couples Bible Courses as well as counseled couples in their home upon request.
Jerry and Marsha’s ministry is completely dependent upon God who supplies Grace and wisdom for the working of the ministry.
Shaun currently serves on the leadership team and the outreach team. He enjoys encouraging and equipping men to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to be the spiritual leaders that they are called to be at home, at work, in the community, and at church.
Dan credits his mom’s faith and spiritual leadership for instilling in him a desire to have a personal relationship with the Lord and to find ways to serve Him. This has led him to many areas of ministry over the years, including his current service on the worship team, leadership team, and in small groups. He enjoys being a mentor and a witness. His goal is to always strive to give his best and for other to not see him, but rather to see Christ in him.
Jack was born and raised in the great state of Oklahoma and serves presently as director of the Boulder Ridge Kidz program. As a father and grandfather, Jack has a passion for facilitating a place for kids to learn about God’s love for them so that they might develop a relationship with the Lord that can continue to grow throughout their lives.
John is passionate about kids and teens. As a father of three, he understands the importance of laying a Biblical foundation to prepare youth as they go into the world. He provides an atmosphere for them that fosters spiritual growth and instills in them a love for God that they can carry with them throughout their lives. His desire is that our teens would build a strong relationship with Christ and be a light for Christ wherever they may go.
