Michael Peasall is a native of Pompano Beach, Florida. He majored in Commercial Music and Vocal Performance at Belmont College and never left Nashville.
Michael met his wife Sally while at Belmont, and they have been married 26 years. They have 6 children, Sarah (23), Hannah (20), Leah (17), Joseph (14), Emma (11) and Julia (7). Since moving to Nashville in January 1982 he has been on staff at local churches for nearly 25 years. Michael is currently the pastor of GateWay Christian Center in Goodlettsville, TN.
His leadership style has been described as "Leading by Invitation". While he has served 4 different churches in the Nashville area and participated in numerous organizations and events his greatest joy is ministering with his family in music.
Rev. Keith Jackson is a native of San Antonio, TX. He holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas in Austin. He is also a graduate of Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville, TN.
Rev. Jackson answered the call to the preaching ministry in 1997 and was licensed and ordained at 14th Ave. Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, TN under the pastorate of Rev. Frank Gordon. In 2004, Rev. Jackson was called as pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Cross Plains, TN where he continues to serve. He is also Moderator of the Little Fork District Association, Treasurer of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of TN, and Vice-President of the Cross Plains Community Chamber.
Rev. Jackson is married to Diana Jackson and they have 3 sons: Alexander, Nicholas, and Christopher. Rev. Jackson also has a son, Edward Evans, of Cedar Hill, TX.
Dr. Tim E. Miller is President and founder of Disciple The Nations (DTN). DTN is an international disciple making ministry which began in 2000. Dr. Miller has pastored seven churches and holds a masters and doctoral degrees in ministry. He has ministered in many foreign nations throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Tim has authored several books available on this site and also conducts discipleship meetings/retreats. He is often keynote speaker for various men's gatherings i.e. wild game suppers, etc. He and his family reside in Trenton, Kentucky where the international headquarters for DTN are currently being constructed.
Jeff has been an active member of Temple Baptist Church since March of 2006 and was called to serve as the Worship Leader in June of 2010. Prior to starting his ministry Jeff worked in broadcasting for 22 years.
From 1990 to 2006 he was an on-air personality for a couple of local radio stations in Nashville. "I am a perfect example of the prodigal son. I grew up in a Christian home but when I moved away and went to college I walked away from the upbringing and values. The Lord let me flounder through life until he called me back to Him in 2006 and I'm so glad that I gave in to His will for my life."
Jeff is a part time member of Temple's staff and work for Tate Ornamental in the White House community. Jeff has a wife, Wendy, and two sons, Chris and Austin. They have resided in White House, TN since 1998. His hobbies include reading, dabbling in audio production and voice over work. "I'm so excited to be a part of the Temple family. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this ministry and Temple Baptist Church.