Jesse just completed a successful eighteen-year career in law enforcement, working for the Kentucky State Police for fifteen years.  Jesse served as a detective most of that time, serving the Richmond and London post areas.  He finished his career serving on the Southeast Kentucky Violent Crimes Task Force based here in London, KY.  Jesse earned Post 7 Richmond Detective of the Year in 2012.  He was also awarded the Kentucky State Police Citation for Bravery in 2010, an honor bestowed on officers who perform acts of bravery without regard for personal risk, despite clear and obvious peril and clearly above and beyond the call or risk of ordinary duty.

During this time, Jesse would tell you that his most meaningful work was being done here at First Baptist Church.  Jesse served for many years at FBC London before being called into ministry.  He helped lead the youth group, started our men’s ministry, served as a deacon, and led the church on several mission trips to Alaska and Guatemala.  Jesse has a Master’s Degree in Apologetics and Evangelism from Dallas Theological Seminary.  He has a passion for mission work, young families, and sharing the gospel with our community.

Jesse would tell you that his first calling in ministry is being a husband and father.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Robyn Vickers Armstrong.  Jesse and Robyn have one son, Jack, who is a middle school student at South Laurel.  When not watching Jack play sports, he loves to hunt, fish, and travel.  Jesse has always loved the local church and is excited to see what God has in store for FBC London!