Ike Stafford grew up in Auburn, Washington. He’s the 5th born of 7 children. He served a mission in Netherlands/Belgium. He received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Idaho where he also played college basketball. After college, he and his wife moved to Germany where he played professional basketball for two years. He then went on to the University of Idaho and received his Law degree. After 6 months of working as an attorney, Brother Stafford was hired as a full time Seminary teacher. Brother Stafford received his Master’s degree in Educational leadership from Boise State University. Ike is married to Jackie, and they are the parents of 10 children. The Stafford family enjoys sports and family dance parties. Ike will share times during his young adult life when he felt God’s guidance and experienced miracles.