Jay was born in Fayette, Missouri.  Jay received Christ during the Vacation Bible School program at First Baptist Church (FBC) in Fayette.  Thirteen years later in the same church Jay married Sarah his best friend, encourager, and co-laborer in ministry. The Lord has blessed the Clatworthy’s with 5 precious children; Robbie, Jacen, Ryder, Ellie and Bennett  They desire to lead their children in a genuine Christ centered relationship.

 

Jay and Sarah attended Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri. Jay and Sarah were given tremendous examples of true servant leadership by the faculty and staff of BBC.  They continue to be appreciative for the time they were allowed at BBC. In the Summer of 2012, Jay received his Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies and Bible.

 

Jay joined the staff of Lifepoint Baptist Church in February, 2013 as the Youth Pastor. In February, 2016 Jay became the Senior Pastor. Jay considers it a privilege to work with a team of believers who are wonderfully gifted and God blessed.

 

Jay enjoys fly fishing, fly tying, reading, and spending time with his family. Jay’s greatest joy is to see the redemptive work of Christ flourishing in the local church.  It is Christ’s daily redemptive work in Jay’s own life that fuels this joy.  As promised, God is using the local church today to rescue individuals, marriages, and families.  As we yield to Christ He never fails to restore. How AWESOME!!!