Jack W. McNiel, Jr. grew up in Burleson, Texas. He served for 8 years in United States Coast Guard and has been married to Kathy for over 25 years. Jack is a 2003 graduate of the Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin, Texas. Jack & Kathy have two children, Elijah (born in 2002) who is serving in the US Navy and Abigail (born in 2005) who is attending Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. Jack is currently continuing his education online through Amridge University in Montgomery, AL.