J.J. graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in the field of Physical Education and minor field of Physics (Henderson State University, ’05), Masters in the Art of Teaching (Harding University, ’07), Preacher Certificate (Brown Trail School of Preaching, ’10) and a Doctor of Ministry in the field of Religious Education and Communication (Theological University of America, ’13). Currently, J.J. also serves as adjunct faculty at the Brown Trail School of Preaching, is one of the Convention Directors of the Fort Worth Convention with the L2L program, is on the Camp Ida Board of directors, directs the Blast Off Retreat at Quartz Mountain Christian Camp, and directs the Leadership Session at Camp Ida (Session #4). J.J. is married to the former Lisa Stapleton (2009) and they have 5 children: Adeline, Lily, Vincent, Elias, and Evelyn.