Jeff Dooley has served as Executive Pastor at Southmont since 2017. Jeff has a passion for small groups and church growth while building authentic community. Jeff wears a lot of hats in his current role by overseeing the daily operations of the church campus. Jeff having a background in Corporate Human Resources prior to ministry serves as the Staff Coordinator. Jeff is always looking for ways to grow God’s church and reach the community through planning, coordinating, and executing ministry events. Jeff has served in various ministry roles on church staff in Texas and Alabama for over 20 years. Jeff received his Undergraduate degree in Theology and a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jeff has been married to his wife Fawnda since December 29, 1984. Fawnda is a gifted ministry partner who teaches a weekly women’s class at Southmont. Fawnda has been with Denton ISD for over 20 years.

Jeff and Fawnda have three adult children. Lauren Atkinson and husband Ryan, Rachel Jensen and husband Brian, Hannah McFerren and husband Garrett. Jeff and Fawnda enjoy spending time with their family which includes ten grandchildren, Jack, Ryder, Luke, Addilyn, Reese, Asher, Caroline, Charlotte, Rett, and Owen.