Our Pastor, Dr. Matt Jarrell

Pastor Jarrell was born in Louisa, Kentucky. He was saved while serving in the Army with the 160th Special Operations Task Force stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. While attending a church service, the preaching of Dr. Jack Hyles brought Holy Ghost conviction and Pastor Jarrell repented of his sins and received Jesus Christ as he heard the sermon entitled, “Judasitis.” Pastor Jarrell joined Temple Baptist Church in Clarksburg, Tennessee, where God called him to preach.

Pastor Jarrell attended Austin Peay State University, Hyles-Anderson College, Atlantic Baptist Bible College, and Calvary Baptist Seminary. In 2004, he accepted the pastorate at Open Door Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas.

Dr. Jarrell and his precious wife Ginny make their home in Terrell, Texas. They have four children, Aaron, Adam, Julia, and Jacklyn.