Jeremiah Kepner grew up in Mariposa and Merced, CA and holds a Mathematics degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Master of Divinity from Western Seminary. He ministered reaching college students and professors while working for Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and Athletes in Action for 20+ years before joining Pole Line Road Baptist Church as the Senior Pastor in Fall of 2024. He, his wife Lori (married 2003) and their 5 kids live in Davis and they love hiking, backpacking, camping, as well as soccer, ballet, and ultimate frisbee. Jeremiah enjoys participating in soccer, ultimate frisbee, goaltie, mountain biking, golf, and disc golf and is always looking for someone to go with. He also loves reading, playing guitar and hand drums and coaching soccer.

Juan W. Winstead is a native of Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Musical Studies from Chowan University in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Prior to his arrival in Davis, he was a musician and committed member of First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro where he served in the music and deacon ministry. He also held the position of Director of Bands for Hertford County High School of Ahoskie, North Carolina. There he directed an award winning marching band and wind ensemble. His current role here at Pole Line Road Baptist Church is serving as the Worship/Outreach Director since July of 2017. Juan & his wife, Fauna, make their home in Woodland where he is the Director of Bands at Woodland Christian School.

Pat Coker started as the church secretary in September 2010. She has one son, Joseph, and one daughter, Carrie (husband: Matt and children: Audrey & Lucas). Pat loves spending time with family & friends and being involved in church activities & ministries. Her late husband was a Pastor, mostly serving small churches. She is very comfortable in Pole Line Road Baptist Church as it has that “small church family” feeling even though it’s not a small church.