Born in Eufaula, AL, Jeff graduated from Eufaula High School and received an Associates in Science Degree from Andrew College in nearby Cuthbert, GA. At the age of 24, he became a Christian. Jeff graduated from Florida Baptist Theological College (now Baptist College of Florida) in Graceville, FL.
Jeff served as pastor of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Cottonton, AL for seven years before coming to Fort Gaines were he has been since 1999.
Married to Linda Cheney Hines with three children: Abigail, Hannah Grace, and Jed.
Jeff’s hobbies are hunting and fishing (until hunting season comes back in).