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Dr. Rod Ellis is the Worship Pastor at Woodburn Baptist Church. Woodburn has planted more than 20 churches since 2006. Part of Rod's role is to develop worship leaders. He has previously served churches in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. For several years, he was part of the Kentucky Baptist Convention as a Worship Consultant. Rod grew up in Erlanger, Kentucky, went to Georgetown College in Georgetown, KY, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, and holds his Doctorate in Worship Studies with the Robert E. Webber Institute for Christian Worship. Rod is a bit of a sports guy (Big Blue Nation!), loves reading and writing...and, of course, worshiping Jesus. His wife of 36 years, Jackie, also grew up in Kentucky. Daughters Catherine (28) and Emily (26) are both passionate about their faith in Jesus.