Jason Hayes

Jason Hayes is the pastor of Shoreline Church in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee. Before planting Shoreline, Jason served at the National Young Adult Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources. Jason has served in various roles in both church and para-church ministries.

He has spoken at churches, conferences, camps, retreats, university chapels and other venues around the country. He has also ministered in North America, Africa, India, Asia, and Europe. He is the author of “Blemished” and “Follow Me.” He is also the co-author of “Lost and Found,” featuring research cited in news outlets such as USA Today and CNN.

Jason is happily married to his wife, Carrie. They are the proud parents to their sons, Hayden, Henley and Hyatt. Jason and Carrie love raising their boys, hanging out with friends and family, and being outside. They love the Church and believe it is the vehicle that God has ordained to spread His love and fame to the ends of the earth.