University of North Carolina – Asheville

Jody Jennings is passionate about preaching the Gospel and encouraging people to embrace the call of God on their lives. He most recently served as the Associate VP for Campus Ministries at North Greenville University before transitioning to the role of Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Charleston Southern University in the summer of 2023.

Previously he served with the  International Mission Board in Uganda, East Africa and was a church planter with the North American Mission Board in North Dakota.

Jody married his wonderful wife Emily on May 7, 2000. God has blessed them with 5 wonderful children; Silas, Hattie, Luke, Millie and Ada.

Jody holds a Bachelor of Science in  Business Administration from North Greenville University, Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently completing his Doctorate of Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Crossland Worship is a worship band and ministry based out of Bowling Green, Kentucky that has been leading worship at camps and conferences all over the country all while fulfilling a call to intentionally pour deeper into the local church and it’s community.

Crossland Worship has a longing to see young people engage in worship together and simultaneously grow deeper as a body of believers. We are beyond excited to be partnering with Student Life to impact Pastors, students and staff in a way that they can go change their local church and communities!