Jared Mitzelfelt was born in South Bend, Indiana, and raised in Plainfield, Illinois. He now resides in Georgetown, Texas, with his amazing wife, Samantha, and their two lively children, Ellie and Ethan.
Jared holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Ministry from Grace College and Seminary (2016) and earned both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2022). He currently serves as the Young Adults Pastor at Central Baptist Church in Round Rock, Texas, where he focuses on fostering community and spiritual formation among young adults.
Passionate about teaching and communicating God's Word, Jared is dedicated to equipping the church to live vibrant, Christ-centered lives. When he's not serving in ministry, Jared enjoys cheering on his daughter at her sports events and savoring craft coffee. Whether at home with his family, engaging with friends, or serving his church community, Jared strives to live out his faith joyfully and with purpose.