Gerald Mershimer, D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries
Professor Mershimer’s office is in the Religion Department suite in the MPAC building.
HOBBIES
- Spending time alone in the woods and on outdoor trails
- Sitting over coffee with friends
- Traveling to new places, learning the grass-roots history and culture from local people
WHY OCU?
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the learning community that is Ohio Christian University. This environment provides an amazing space in which to influence the next generation, and learn from them in the process. The meaningful relationships I have with my students and peers at OCU help me to become a better person, teacher, and pastor.
Gerald Mershimer, D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries
EDUCATION
D.Min. in Biblical Preaching, Anderson University (SC)
M.A. in Old Testament Literature, Columbia Biblical Seminary
B.A. in Pastoral Ministry, Hobe Sound Bible College
BIOGRAPHY
Gerald Mershimer is a pastor-teacher, who simply wants to live the gospel, preach the gospel, and help others to do the same. His relational approach to preaching and teaching was shaped by the example of his late father, whose ministry emerged out of great personal suffering and was expressed in authentic Christian love, through preaching, mentoring, and service. He was also greatly influenced by the powerful ministry of his mother, who consistently demonstrated the love of Jesus and creative approaches to teaching. He believes that everything he teaches in the classroom relates to everyday life in our hurting world, and finds its most fruitful expression in the local church that is globally engaged.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Homiletics
- Multi-disciplinary approaches to communication
- Preaching the Old Testament as Christian Scripture
Professor Mershimer’s office is in the Religion Department suite in the MPAC building.
HOBBIES
- Spending time alone in the woods and on outdoor trails
- Sitting over coffee with friends
- Traveling to new places, learning the grass-roots history and culture from local people
WHY OCU?
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the learning community that is Ohio Christian University. This environment provides an amazing space in which to influence the next generation, and learn from them in the process. The meaningful relationships I have with my students and peers at OCU help me to become a better person, teacher, and pastor.
