Jennifer

My greatest joy is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ which began when I was a child.. Called into full time ministry while in high school,  I have now been serving the Lord in churches, associations, Baptist state conventions, colleges and as a conference speaker, preaching His gospel, teaching HIs Word and loving people in His name - for over 35 years.

I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.  I earned my Bachelor’s at Averett University in both Religion and in Church MInistries with a Music minor.  I earned my Masters in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  I was ordained by Blacksburg Baptist Church and the Highland Baptist Association.  I am a certified Life Coach and currently, I am working toward my PhD in Organizational Christian Leadership from Newburgh Theological Seminary.  

I have been on staff here at Gayton Baptist since May of 2022 and it is my honor to serve as the Youth, Young Adult and Discipleship Pastor, and to encourage hearts to know Jesus, to study His Word and to share His love through community and action.

My wonderful husband, Rev. Rusty Mullins,  is a Hospice Chaplain and he also serves churches in transition as Interim Pastor. Together, we have a son and two daughters; a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law;  and soon, our first granddaughter.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with them above all else. I also enjoy music, board games, theater, writing, being outside in nature,  cuddling our pet cats, and the warmth of good conversation and fun with friends!

*If your message is confidential in nature, please email me instead at jennifer@gayton.church.