Jake Mccandless

Jake McCandless is founder and executive director of Stand Firm, lead pastor of Epic Church in Northwest Arkansas, and founder and trainer for the Epic Life Network, as well as a multiple award-winning author. Jake has a B.A. in Bible and Pastoral Studies from Central Baptist College, and an Advanced Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jake’s heart is that believers would be spiritually prepared for challenges of the faith. Through Stand Firm’s family initiative, Jake is helping families have a faith that last through his speaking, books, Stand Firm Parents Podcast, and Stand Firm Parents Blog. His latest book, Jesus and His White Horse, is the first traditionally published children’s picture book on the return of Jesus.

Jake has been a contributor to many publications including WND News with popular voices such as Pat Buchanan, Chuck Norris, Greg Laurie, Ben Schapiro, Joel Richardson, and others. He is a regular guest on radio and streaming shows, along with hosting his weekly program Stand Firm 360.

Jake resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife Amanda and two daughters, Andrea and Addison, and their mischievous beagle, Charlie.

Learn more at www.standfirmministries.com