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Pastor Jason “Tuck” Tucker is a native of Woodruff, whose life is a powerful testimony of God’s grace and redemption. He accepted Christ at the age of thirty-three, during what he describes as the darkest season of his life. In a moment of surrender, tired of running from God, he finally ran to Him—and the Father faithfully heard his cries and saved his soul. As Scripture declares, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles” (Psalm 34:17).
After years of living according to the world, God began a transforming work within him—changing him from the inside out. As written in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Through this transformation, Christ began to shape his heart—teaching him how to love, live, and lead in a way that reflects Jesus.
Pastor Tucker is a graduate of Woodruff High School and Southern Wesleyan University, where he was also a member of the baseball team. During his time there, he was deeply impacted by the leadership and mentorship of Mike Gillespie. Coach Gillespie’s discipline, encouragement, and investment in his life helped shape not only his character but his future—leading him to become the first member of the Tucker family to attend and graduate from college. The lessons learned during that season remain evident today in how he leads his family and pours into the next generation. As Proverbs 27:17 reminds us, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
In the summer of 1999, Pastor Tucker met Lynette, the love of his life. They were married in April of 2004 and have been faithfully serving the Lord together ever since. They are blessed with two wonderful children, Carson and Ava Kate. Together, the Tucker family serves as Student Pastors at Woodruff Church of God, where they are passionate about seeing young people saved, discipled, and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Tucker’s heart for ministry is rooted in discipleship and transformation. He is committed to raising up a generation that boldly lives for Christ, guided by the truth of 1 Timothy 4:12: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”
When he’s not serving in ministry, Pastor Tucker enjoys spending time with his family through movie nights, traveling, sports, and fishing. Above all, his life is a testimony that no one is too far gone for God’s grace—and that surrendering to Christ can change everything.
