Jake Ferwerda

Pastor of Student Ministries

Jake was born and raised in Massachusetts and then attended Simpson University in Redding, California where he felt God’s lead into ministry. After graduating with a BA in Ministry, Jake has worked at various churches and in many different roles.

Since joining the staff at First Evan in 2018, Jake has served as the Middle School Director and now serves as the Pastor of Student Ministries with a strong passion for building community, teaching Scripture and preaching the gospel with our next generation.

Jake and his wife Emilee have three children.