Derek came to JFBC in January 2005 as senior pastor. He went to school at Central Baptist College in Conway, AR (BA in Biblical Studies) and Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, TX (MDiv). Derek enjoys collecting vintage 1930s Disney, football cards, reading and following the Arkansas Razorbacks. Derek is married to Shannon (1989) and they have 3 adult sons, Will (married to Sarah), Aaron (married to Piper), and Ben (married to Meghann). They also have 2 grandsons who make them feel young again :)
