Southwest Baptist University

Jeff DeGiacomo is the senior pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He grew up in the small town of Inola Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 2006, his Master of Divinity (2015) and his Doctorate of Ministry (2020) from Gateway Seminary. Jeff previously served as a student pastor for 16 years in Oklahoma City, Ada, and Edmond, Oklahoma.

Jeff also served as an executive pastor for two years in Edmond, Oklahoma before taking the senior pastor position at IBC Shawnee. spending most of his ministry investing in students, student ministry volunteers, and parents; he welcomes any opportunity to share God’s Word with students. He and his wife Laura married in 2006 and have two wonderful children, Ryker and Keagan. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, Jeff enjoys the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Originally from Missouri, Micah Christopher served in local church ministry for over a decade before feeling the call of the Lord to move to Nashville to write songs and play music.

With a passion for using music to inspire worship, Micah’s songs are designed to help others connect with Jesus and what He’s done for us. Micah’s songs have been featured on various radio stations and playlists, and he has had the privilege of performing at conferences, festivals, and churches across the United States. In addition to his music career, Micah is a devoted husband and father of four. He believes that his family is his greatest inspiration and support system, and he strives to use his platform to encourage and uplift others. Whether he is leading worship at his home church or touring the country, Micah’s ultimate goal is to point people to Jesus through his music and his life.