Pastor Jeff is a Tampa native. He was born again and baptized at West Broad Street Baptist Church. Upon graduating from Tampa Bay Tech High School, he served in the Florida Army National Guard and attended that Baptist College of Florida, earning a BA in Theology and an MDiv from Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is actively serving in several community ministries such as, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and serves as a trustee of his alma mater, the Baptist College of Florida.

Pastor Jeff regularly attending the Adult I Couples Sunday School class. In spare time he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and traveling. He is motivated by God’s infinite, matchless grace and a love for people.

Pastor Jeff is married to his wife of 22 years, Adeena, and together they have three daughters.

Dawn is the wife of Gerald Norris, a bi-vocational Minister. Together they serve Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Gerald is also the Maintenance Superintendent at West Fraser in Perry. Dawn and Gerald are the parents of Danielle. She is a Medical Biller at TMH in Tallahassee.

Dawn is originally from the New Orleans, Louisiana area where she graduated from Alfred Bonnabel High School. Most of Dawn’s family still in the New Orleans area and she looks forward to visiting when she is able. Dawn attended Hillsborough College in Tampa, Florida where she earned her degree in Business Management.

Dawn’s passion is to serve the Lord Jesus Christ and to serve people in His name. She is incredibly happy and excited to be at New Home in this role.