Jeff Brown was born in Muncie, Indiana, USA. He graduated from Ball State University with a B.S. in Biology. Afterward he attended seminary. Beyond his regular seminary training, he completed his doctorate in Systematic Theology at Central Baptist Seminary. He married Linda Lindsey. The two have four adult children. He was a pastor in Michigan for seven years. He also was a pastor to German churches in Germany for 31 years. Jeff and Linda now reside in South Carolina.