Jess Ford is a dynamic speaker, writer, and ministry-focused strategist based in Texas. At just 16, he co-founded Ignite Student Ministries, a weekly multi-site gathering that reached over 1,000 students across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

He went on to earn a degree in Ministry and Leadership and an MBA in Christian Leadership from Oral Roberts University, equipping him with both pastoral depth and strategic expertise. Jess has since worked with leading organizations including Live Action, Focus on the Family, Embrace Grace, Stand for Life, and hundreds of pregnancy centers nationwide. He also serves as a writer for Focus on the Family, contributing thoughtful content on faith and life.

Jess’s passion for the sanctity of life is rooted in his own story—he was nearly aborted after his mother’s unplanned pregnancy. That moment later inspired his mother, Amy Ford, to found Embrace Grace, a nationwide organization that supports single and pregnant women by connecting them with church communities and practical resources.

In 2024, Jess launched Ford Creative Company, a marketing agency built to give ministries the creativity and expertise of a full team for a fraction of the cost—helping them stay ahead of the curve and expand their impact.

Jess is married to his wife, Audrey, and together they are raising their daughter in Texas.