Leadership

Rev. Dustin Jernigan

Lead Pastor

Dustin serves as our lead pastor. He and his wife, Caroline, have four children with one more on the way! Because of their son’s disabilities, they also have a love for other families affected by disabilities. Dustin graduated from Ole Miss, earned his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and is finishing up his D.Min. at Beeson Divinity School. When not at church or with his family, Dustin can usually be found fly fishing in a river, praying that a trout would rise.

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Rev. Richard Evans

Assistant Pastor of Congregational Care

Richard@jvillepres.org

Richard was ordained in Wales (1998) and joined our staff in 2008. In 2021 he became a part time Hospice Chaplain and remains at JPC as Assistant Pastor of Compassionate Care. Along with HIs wife Alex and their cats he loves living and serving in the Rogue Valley.

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Joy Tayler

Director of Children's and Family Ministry

Joy@jvillepres.org

Joy grew up in Southern Oregon and graduated from Ashland High School. She earned a degree in Elementary Education from Linfield College, and she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Biblical and Theological Studies at Denver Seminary. Joy is always up for a new adventure, especially with her husband of 24 years, Bryan, and their three teenage/young adult children. She enjoys playing tennis, paddle boarding, and hiking with family and friends. She is passionate about supporting kids and families in their faith and looks for daily opportunities to shine the light of Jesus.

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Nathan Moir

Director of Youth Ministry

Nathan.m@jvillepres.org

Nate has been attending JPC since he was 7 years old, and has grown up being a part of the worship team and the youth ministry. He attended Biola University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and minored in Biblical Studies and Music in Worship.

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Doug Hanson

Director of Music & Worship Arts

Dougphanson@gmail.com

Doug has been leading worship in church since he was in high school. He works full time at South Medford High School and also directs the worship ministry at JPC. Doug and his wife Lori love camping, drinking coffee together and hangin' with friends.

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Scott Matson

Director of Discipleship & Missions

Scott.m@jvillepres.org

Scott was born in Washington and grew up in Minnesota before moving to Oregon at the ripe old age of eight. He graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2010 with his B.A. in Spanish. In May, 2020, he received his Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Multnomah Seminary and is currently working on ordination. He and his wife Meridith married in 2017 and recently welcomed their first child, a beautiful daughter. Scott loves drumming, scuba diving, languages, and church history.

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Mark Offord

Director of Operations

Mark is an Oregon native and is passionate about the outdoors. He can often be found riding the trails on his motorcycle. His favorite spots include the Cook-N-Green Trail to Azalea Lake and Johns Peak. He attended Mt. Hood College and studied small business management. Jesus' words in John 14:6 are an inspiration to him - "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

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Michele Moir

Pastoral Secretary

Michele@jvillepres.org

Michele grew up in southern California, but she moved to Oregon to finish her college education. She earned a BA degree in History and graduate degree in Secondary Education at Southern Oregon University. She met and married Rick, and they have raised their two sons in the Rogue Valley. Her favorite spot in town is the library, as she is passionate about reading & education. She is also passionate about sharing God's word with others. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; Trust also in me." John 14:1.

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TJ Todd

Director of Communication & Technology

TJtodd@jvillepres.org

TJ is an Alumni of Biola University and Southern Oregon University where he studied Old Testament History and Literature. He recently Graduated From SOU with a degree in Emerging Media and Digital Arts. Apart from working on the technical projects for our church, you can often find him enjoying Mexican food and spending time with his wife Baylee and their two children.

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Rhonda Fowler

Church Custodian

Jvillepres@jvillepres.org

Ronda has spent most of her life in southern Oregon, and she enjoys experiencing God’s beautiful creation here. She and her husband, Mike, are the proud grandparents of 14 grandchildren (plus one more is on the way). She loves game nights with their family, camping, and kayaking. She passionate about sharing God’s love with a hug.

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John Humpton

Sound Technician

Johnhumpton@gmail.com

John moved to Oregon from Albuquerque New Mexico where he was an event specialist for the city, running sound for live events. He is a small business owner and Dog lover you can often find him teaching classes or or just enjoying the great outdoors.

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Our Leadership

Rev. Dustin Jernigan

Rev. Richard Evans

Joy Tayler

Nathan Moir

Doug Hanson

Scott Matson

Mark Offord

Michele Moir

TJ Todd

Rhonda Fowler

John Humpton