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Jeffrey Lee Mullen (born February 12, 1963, in West Hartford Connecticut) is the senior pastor of Point of Grace Church in Des Moines Iowa.

Early life and education

Mullen was born in West Hartford Connecticut, the youngest of three boys. His family moved to California during his childhood when his father relocated as Sr. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Costa Mesa California.

After graduating from Newport Harbor high school, he studied business and economics at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California, later transferring to Azusa Pacific University to complete his degree in Music Education with an emphasis in vocal performance.

Biography

Jeff’s father, Wayne Mullen Sr., a former Independent Baptist pastor planted the seed of ministry in the life of Jeff.

In the late 80’s Mullen began graduation from Azusa Pacific University and became Minister of Music at South Valley Christian Church, San Jose California. Three and a half years later moved to Glendale Arizona to join the ministry team of Community Church of Joy where he led 6 weekly services of all styles including jazz, rock-n-roll, spirited traditional and a “pop” service. He led over 900 people in the performing arts ministry and in 1994 moved to Des Moines Iowa to start a new church.

In 1995 Mullen started Point of Grace Church in the West Des Moines Holiday Inn, weeks later moving to Indian Hills Jr. High School, two and a half years later moved to Valley Southwoods Freshman High School and in 2004 moved into their first building in Waukee Iowa, a western suburb of Des Moines. As of 2006 Point of Grace Church has 25 employees and over 3000 attendees. They will launch their second location in the city of Ankeny, October of 2006.

Mullen’s high energy, R&B worship and positive message emphasizes the "goodness and grace of God" in the life of everyone one. He believes anything is possible when we dream big enough to include God.

He’s recorded 4 live worship CD’s and one Christmas CD.

Mullen lives in the Des Moines area with his wife Cathy and two children.

Personal life

Relationships and family
He has been married to his wife, Cathy, since 1989. They have two children together.

Politics and opinions
He would be known as a compassionate conservative, but is not a straight ticket voter.