Born and bred in Cape Town, South Africa, Jeff studied Theology at the Baptist Seminary in Cape Town.

After graduating he Pastored a small church, he was treasurer for the local Baptist Youth Association for 2 years and served as Chairman for a further 2 years, training church leaders and organising local sports and social events.

In 2002, Jeff and his wife Louise moved to the UK where he worked for YMCA Training in Whythenshaw doing alternative curriculum for excluded young poeple.

Jeff joined Zac's in 2008 as our Youth and Community Worker based at our Farnworth Centre.

Jeff has 2 children, enjoys watching & playing sport, going to the cinema, photography, listening to music & podcasts and reading theological books.