Jack K. Clegg - Senior Pastor
Pastor Jack K. Clegg has devoted his ministry to the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, Christian education, and helping churches faithfully share the hope of Jesus Christ with their communities.
A longtime Southern Baptist pastor, Jack served in pastoral ministry in Morgan Hill, California, before coming to First Baptist Church of Thousand Oaks. Throughout his ministry, he has emphasized biblical preaching, evangelism, discipleship, and the importance of the local church being actively engaged with the people and community it has been called to serve.
Pastor Jack holds a Master of Theology and brings his background in theological education into both the pulpit and the classroom. In addition to serving as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, he serves as Senior Administrator and Classical Studies Instructor at First Baptist Accelerated Academy, the church’s K–12 Christian school. His involvement in Christian education reflects a conviction that biblical truth should shape not only Sunday worship, but the way Christians learn, think, serve, and live throughout the week.
Jack’s ministry at First Baptist extends beyond his pastoral responsibilities. He also provides organizational leadership for the church and its ministries, which include First Baptist Accelerated Academy and Hummingbird Preschool. Together, these ministries have allowed the church to serve generations of children and families in the Conejo Valley.
Jack met his wife, Shari, while they were attending California Baptist University in Riverside. Their lives have shared a strong connection to ministry and Christian education. Shari serves as Director of Hummingbird Preschool and has spent much of her career working with children and families. Jack and Shari have two grown children and four grandchildren.
At the heart of Pastor Jack’s ministry is a commitment to the authority of Scripture and the belief that the Gospel remains the greatest source of hope for individuals, families, and communities. His desire is to see people come to know Christ, grow in their understanding of God’s Word, and discover a meaningful place of service within the family of God.
