First Presbyterian Church
Staff & Leaders

Jeff Chandler

Pastor Jeff began his ministry serving as a college student intern in Gig Harbor, Washington. Since that time he has served churches in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington, and now California. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Western Washington University. He then went on to Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey, where he earned his Masters of Divinity. In 2005, he was selected as a recipient of a prestigious Beeson Fellowship. He traveled to Kentucky to do focused research in the areas of church leadership, spiritual formation, and biblical preaching. He enjoys cycling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Jeff and his gracious wife Susan are blessed to be the parents of their two wonderful children.