Pastor Jason Buss

Born: November 24th, 1980 in Bakersfield, CA
Married: Angela Buss (July 23, 2004)
Children: Caelyn, Aliyah, and Judah
Conversion: Jason was born again in 1989
Calling: Jason was called into ministry during his Junior year of high school. He has been serving in various roles within the church from the time he was in college.
Licensed to preach: Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, California (2008)
Ordination: Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, California (2011)
Hobbies: Family, painting, building things, volleyball, hiking, kayaking, among others
Mission Trips: Mexico, Jamaica, Peru, Montenegro
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
• 1999 - High School Diploma from Centennial High School, Bakersfield, CA
• 2008 - Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies with a Bible minor from The Masters College, Santa Clarita, CA
• 2019 - Certified SYMBIS Facilitator/ Counselor
• 2019 - Truth Encounter Ministries Facilitator
• Currently - Masters of Messianic Studies from Tyndale Theological Seminary
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:
• (2005 - 2012) - Youth Worship Pastor & Visual Arts Director. Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield California
• (2011-2015) - Worship Pastor, Rock Harbor Church, Bakersfield, California
• (2015-2021) - Music Pastor & Next Generation Pastor, First Baptist Church, South Lebanon, Ohio
• (2021-Present) - Children’s & Administrative Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Rogers, Arkansas