Caleb was born and raised in New Bern, N.C., and later graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Communication Studies and a minor in History. He holds a Master of Divinity in International Church Planting and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Following his service as a deputy sheriff, Caleb and his family served with the International Mission Board for six years in Bulgaria and then returned to North Carolina to pastor First Baptist Church of King. He and Sarah are the proud parents of four children: Hannah Kate, Ben, Eliza and Nathan. Caleb enjoys coffee, exploring small towns, kayaking, board games and old books.