Dr. Jeff Meyers

Jeff was called into the ministry at the age of 16. He embraced this calling two years later and attended Baylor University, where he met the love of his life, Traci. In 1995, he was ordained and graduated from Baylor with a B.A. in Religious Studies. He followed this training with a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages and a Doctor of Philosophy, both from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In May of 1997, Jeff formed "Jeff Meyers-Crossroads Ministries" as an extension of his calling and desire for full time vocational evangelism. Jeff has traveled extensively preaching in three different countries and served in numerous local churches. Jeff spent five years in vocational evangelism before being called back to the local church.

Jeff led congregations in Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana before becoming the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Opelika in 2016. Beyond the pulpit, he reached many through his teaching and evangelism. For over 30 years, Jeff served the Lord well by preaching God’s word and teaching at Luther Rice Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff also led several Bible studies and, as an avid reader and researcher, he wrote many books.

On December 4, 2025, Dr. Jeff Meyers, beloved Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Opelika, was unexpectedly called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.