June 12, 1973 ~ December 4, 2025 (age 52)
On December 4, 2025, Dr. Jeff Meyers, beloved Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Opelika, was unexpectedly called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in San Angelo, Texas, Jeff’s faith journey began at an early age. Raised in an active Christian home in Desoto, Texas, his dad, Ron, was a deacon, and his mother, Lynda, was an active Sunday school teacher and choir member. Jeff was saved at the age of seven and immediately followed in believer’s baptism.
Jeff was called into the ministry at the age of 16. He embraced this calling two years later and attended Baylor University, where he met the love of his life, Traci. In 1995, he was ordained and graduated from Baylor with a B.A. in Religious Studies. He followed this training with a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages and a Doctor of Philosophy, both from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Shortly after Jeff and Traci were married in 1996, they incorporated Crossroads Ministries. Jeff traveled the world preaching the gospel in churches, youth camps, and city-wide campaigns. Jeff spent five years in vocational evangelism before being called back to the local church.
Jeff led congregations in Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana before becoming the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Opelika in 2016. Beyond the pulpit, he reached many through his teaching and evangelism. For over 30 years, Jeff served the Lord well by preaching God’s word and teaching at Luther Rice Seminary and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff also led several Bible studies and, as an avid reader and researcher, he wrote many books.
Outside of his personal faith, Jeff’s family came first in his life. Married for 29 years, Jeff and Traci have been blessed with three young men, Marshall, George, and Jonathan. A devoted father, Jeff loved watching his sons grow and excel in their sports and in life. Jeff enjoyed driving fast cars and held several motorsports driving certificates. Often times one would find Jeff outside doing yardwork or detailing cars. In reality, Jeff was spending time with the Lord, praying, practicing a sermon, asking questions, and pondering.
Jeff loved his family. Jeff loved people. Jeff loved the church. But, most of all, Jeff loved the Lord and his Word.
Preceded in death by his father, Ron Meyers. Jeff is survived by his wife, Traci Meyers; their three boys, Marshall, George, and Jonathan; and his mother, Lynda Meyers.
Celebration of Life for Dr. Jeff Meyers will be Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Worship Center. Overflow will be located in The 3:16 Center. The service will be livestreamed from our website and social media. Visitation will be Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Worship Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Crossroads Ministries, a nonprofit of Jeff Meyers for the purpose of printing his books and unfinished manuscripts. Donations can be mailed to FBCO 301 S 8th St Opelika, AL 36801 payable to Crossroads Ministries or online at www.askjeff.net.
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