is a songwriter and worship leader. He grew up in church as the son of a pastor and met Jesus at age 15. This began his journey leading worship for a local youth group, which then led to full-time worship ministry throughout Southeast Kentucky.
Jake has led worship now for 20 years and has traveled nationally and internationally sharing the hope of Jesus through his songs. He has shared the stage with many well known Christian artists, including Colton Dixon and 7eventh Time Down. In 2016, Jake signed with House of Worship Records and released his debut EP, Shipwrecks.
After taking a hiatus from writing to focus on his family and ministry, he is set to release his first full-length independent album this year, along with his first single, Known (And Still Loved), coming 05/22/26. Jake lives with his wife, Emmalee, and their three children, in Southern Illinois, and he serves as the Worship & Missions Pastor at 12 Oaks in Paducah, KY.
