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Jeff Nelson is a pastor, husband, dad and poet. He is the senior pastor of Royal Oak First United Methodist Church.   He and his wife have two sons, Casey and Sam. Prior to entering seminary, Jeff worked as a social worker with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit and as a community organizer with Groundwork, where he worked on issues of human rights and racial justice. He has been writing and performing poetry for over seven years at churches, coffeehouses and in prison.   He shares stories about growing up, being a father, a Christian, and life in general.  Jeff's career and ministry background bring a refreshing and unique mix to the spoken word scene.  Pancakes with Jesus celebrates fellowship with Jesus and the joy of family.