MJ earned his Bachelors of Divinity from Southern Bible College and Seminary. He has been in Youth Ministry for 8 years. He and his wife, Haley, have been foster parents for 3 years. 

He and Haley have been married for 5 years, and they adopted their son Keegan in 2022. 

Outside of ministering, MJ loves to hunt and loves the Braves. He is very passionate about his family and loves to spend time with Haley, Keegan, and their foster children.