Jesse grew up in Travelers Rest, SC, and graduated from Emmanuel College in 2015 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. He followed God’s calling to work at Eagle Lake Camps, a Christian summer camp in Colorado Springs, CO, for four years, where he met Amelia, who hails from New Hampshire. They were married in October 2018.

 

In 2019, God led Jesse and Amelia to move closer to his family in South Carolina, relocating to Athens, GA, where Jesse taught and coached cross country. After the pandemic, Jesse took a break from teaching but continued coaching and started a landscaping job. During this time, God opened the door for him to return to his alma mater, where he began coaching cross country at Emmanuel College. In July 2023, Jesse and Amelia welcomed their first daughter, Josephine (also known as Josie). They share a love for playing music, reading, hiking, camping, and cooking.

 

Jesse has been involved in leading music since high school, starting with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and later serving as a band member and leader in various churches where God placed him.

 

Jesse’s life verse is Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”  Their vision for the Liberty Baptist music ministry is to draw others closer to God’s presence through singing, praise, and the glorification of His name.