His walk with God began as a young boy. Early in his teenage years, he became a leader of revival in his high school. When he was 18 years old, he attended Rhema Bible Training Center, where he met his lovely wife-to-be, Debbie. Together they faithfully helped in many departments at Rhema Bible Church, and eventually taught and ministered in Kenneth Hagin Ministries Prayer and Healing School. From there, they were in the traveling ministry for 12 years before pastoring.

Pastor Jay's online podcasts, audios and videos have been followed around the world. In addition, he is a nationally recognized teacher and author who is broadly acclaimed for his ability to communicate Bible truths in a practical way so believers can apply it to their everyday lives.

There are several outreaches that spring from JEM and SOFFC including Spirit of Faith Bible Training Center--a Bible school which now provides online classes for both the layperson and those preparing for the ministry; JEM Publications--a ministry that helps to write, edit and provide books, CDs and training publications worldwide; Harvest Christian Daycare and Learning Center/Academy of Tutoring--a state-of-the-art daycare center, preschool and tutoring facility that provides the ministry of the Word, education, excellence, healing and salvation to children; Go Ye Missions--a ministry that emphasizes preaching the Word and training ministers overseas; and much more.

Pastor Eberly also serves on the board of directors of Pastor Nancy Dufresne's Fresh Oil Fellowship ministerial organization, which mentors ministers around the world in the Word and the Spirit.