OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

We're blessed with a group of awesome men and women who help KJAB continue to broadcast each and every day. You may hear some of them on air, but we'd love to introduce you to some of them.

justin-shaffer

JUSTIN SHAFFER

General Manager / On-Air Host

1. Favorite verse of scripture: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:" - Philippians 1:6


2. About you and family: Emely is my wife and my best friend! We have a beautiful daughter, Esther (Essie), who is a little ball of energy! The Lord moved us to Mexico, MO from Bristol, VA in 2023 to join the ministry of Soul’s Harbor Baptist Church and KJAB Radio.


3. Food or drink you can’t do without: Reese's cups and watermelon are hard to beat. Dr. Enuf is my hometown drink.


4. Random fact about you: I have a big marble collection 


5. Favorite hymn/song: My Savior’s Love


6. Best piece of advice you have ever been given: A man who walks with God always reaches his destination.


7. Favorite place you have traveled: The Big Island of Hawaii

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EMELY SHAFFER

Office & Finances / On-Air Host 

1. Favorite verse of scripture: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6


2. About you and family: Justin and I met at a bluegrass jam and the rest, as they say, is history. We have been married for three years

and I don’t know what I’d do without him. We have one daughter, Essie. She makes her presence known frequently on our radio show. She is a year old and life with her is the best!


3. Food and/or drink you can’t do without: Coffee. Specifically iced coffee. Even more specific Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. It is simply the best! 


4. Random fact about you: I’ve always wanted to buy a homestead in Alaska.


5. Favorite hymn/song: In Christ Alone (My Hope is Found)


6. Best piece of advice you have ever been given: Hard is not the same thing as bad.


7. Favorite place you have traveled to: Boone, North Carolina. Especially when the leaves change in the fall. The mountains are spectacular! 

nathaniel-kealer

NATHANIEL KEALER

Business Relations Manager / Pastor

1. Favorite verse of scripture: "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine" - 2 Timothy 4:2


2. About you and family: Originally from South Arkansas. I Have served in different church ministries, from Music Leader, Youth Pastor, Assistant Pastor, to Senior Pastor since 2008, moved to Mexico, MO in April of 2022 to be the Pastor of Soul's Harbor Baptist Church. Married to Kimberly since July of 2007, God has blessed us with 7 beautiful children.


3. Food and/or Drink you can’t do without: Sweet Tea


4. Random fact about you: I cannot touch an animal's mouth or let any kind of an animal lick me.

        

5. Favorite hymn/song: My Savior's Love


6. Best piece of advice you have ever been given: Success in the Christian life is, finding the Will of God and doing it.


7. Favorite place you have traveled: Branson, MO

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DANIEL TAYLOR

Production Manager / On-Air Host 

1. Favorite verse of scripture: "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31


2. About you and family: My wife Bethany and I have 6 girls and keep busy homeschooling and running a lawn business. On days off, we spend time with family, enjoy roadtrips and movie nights.


3. Food and/or Drink you can’t do without: I’m partial to a good medium rare steak. Sweet tea and coffee are my favorite drinks.


4. Random fact about you: I enjoy many outdoor hobbies but my favorites are hunting and fishing.


5. Favorite hymn/song: And Can It Be


6. Best piece of advice you have ever been

given: Never assume, communicate clearly. Be patient, but don’t be afraid to take a chance on new things.


7. Favorite place you have traveled: The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum

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