Jack McCullough Jack’s love of hunting and the outdoors comes honestly. “I can remember walking along with my dad hunting raccoons and pheasants long before I could carry a firearm of any kind. Opening day of pheasant season was always ‘ours’, my dad’s and mine. We only missed it once due to inclement weather. That is why I still love hunting so much.”

Hunting remains a passionate past time. Wild turkey hunting, pheasant hunting, and deer hunting are priorities. Hunting wild turkeys is a highlight. “I got this interest through my son, Seth. He is almost fanatic about turkey hunting, to the point of establishing his own call company, Bully’s Wild Turkey Calls.” Jack was able to take 3 birds this last year. In the Spring he took one in Iowa and one in Michigan. The fall saw the successful harvest of an additional longbeard. Archery hunting is a growing interest. You can read articles he has written about turkey hunting and pheasant hunting on this website listed below.

The real passion of Jack’s life is Jesus Christ. He accepted the forgiveness of sin that God offers in Christ at the age of 6. He was later baptized as a believer in the family farm pond.

He was born and raised on a farm in Southern Iowa. His wife Mary and he have been married for 40 years as of June 1, 2008. Mary is a vital part of his ministry and life. Four children and seven grandchildren enrich their lives together.

Jack has been a pastor of local churches serving over 35 years. He has served churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and now in Iowa. He serves currently as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Monroe, IA. 
His educational opportunities include a degree in Animal Science and Industry from Kansas State University, a Master of Divinity (MDIV) from Biblical Theological Seminary.  A Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) degree was  awarded to Jack on May 19,2007 from Liberty Theological Seminary and University.  His thesis addresses outdoor ministry. It’s title is “Evangelism on Target: A proposal to use hunting and fishing as means of evangelism and discipleship."  This work may be accessed at www.digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/32  He also served as a military chaplain in the National Guard and the reserves for over 13 1/2 years.

Jack enjoys helping churches and organizations plan game dinners and other outdoor ministries that introduce people to Jesus Christ.

My personal purpose statement. "To glorify God by bringing people to Jesus and membership in His local family, equipping them for service in the church and in the world."