David Erik Jones joined the ministry in 2001 as a youth pastor in Ropesville, Texas. He went on to minister in Levelland, Texas, and is currently the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Jayton, Texas, where he has served since 2004. David Erik is married to Vallarie, his high school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of two daughters. He attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, and worked in various fields before becoming a minister. His first book, My Struggle, Your Struggle, chronicles his journey through an addiction to pornography, shares how his habit harmed his family, and details how his faith in Jesus transformed his life. Pastor Jones also speaks about sexual purity and the power of godly living with youth groups, men's groups, and at other events.