Pastor Jeff Blain

Tends the flock; Leads the staff

I often describe myself as “California Casual” – which means you will more often see me in a T-shirt with shorts or jeans than you will in the “dress clothes” I am wearing in my picture here! I LOVE to teach the Bible and to talk about how faith and life fit together. (Ask me sometime about the difference between taking the Bible “seriously” and taking it “literally” – it’s a pretty important distinction!) It has been my privilege to be part of the Ascension family since November of 1993. And I am excited to see where God will take us as we continue to focus on “making disciples who make disciples.”

Brief Biography

• Born and raised in S. California
• Married to Carol
• Father to Jacob (Emily) and Erika
• Grandfather to Rebekah (born March 2017!)
• Partner in ministry at Ascension since 11/1993

Favorites

• Food: Wisconsin cheese (cheesy potatoes too!) – but NOT Chocolate, Garlic or Eggs!
• Books of the Bible: OT = Genesis!!!; NT = Galatians – Colossians
• Sport: Racquetball
• Color: Black and Red

Great conversation starters

Make sure to talk to Pastor Jeff about:

• Haiti
• Sports
• Connecting Faith & Daily Life
• Math & Numbers