Pastor Jeff Early was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. In 2018 the Early family relocated to Greenville, South Carolina and began attending Second Presbyterian Church (PCA) where Jeff was hired as an intern that fall.

During his internship, Jeff studied at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, receiving his Masters of Divinity in 2022. He was ordained as assistant minister of youth and families at Second Presbyterian Church that fall where he served until coming to Meadowview in August of 2026.

He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree through Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. His thesis is focused on the heavenly nature of Lord’s Day worship.

He and Bethany were married April 12, 2014. Together they have 4 children: Brooke, James, Lynne, and Anne.