Jeff Bender graduated from the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, CA, and then continued on to receive his MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. He acted professionally in New York and abroad for 7 years, then went on to earn a Masters of Theology from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.

He has acted in numerous productions at Sight & Sound Theatres since 1998. In 2003, he became a member of the Producing Group where he’s been actively involved in creating, writing and directing shows such as Ruth, Psalms of David, Voices of Christmas, Joseph, Jonah, Moses and Samson. He has performed in and directed drama ministries for churches, parachurch ministries and on the mission field.

Jeff has also been the Director of Sight & Sound Conservatory since its inception in 2012. SSC is a one year apprentice style program that provides professional training in the performing arts from a Christ-centered world view. Jeff and his wife Tina have 4 children and reside in Strasburg, PA.