Jerry Herships, Associate PastorJerry’s story is a familiar one. Former bartender/stand-up comic/mall Santa hears God’s call to leave the bright lights of show biz and dedicate his life to doing the Lord’s work. You’ve heard it a million times.
Jerry got his Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University in 1986. Jerry moved to Los Angeles in 1987 with the intention of Hosting The Tonight Show only to discover Jay already had the gig pretty much locked up. After bartending for a few years, Jerry became a comedian performing all over the country and Canada. It was while hosting a game show at a Hyatt Ballroom in Baltimore that Jerry realized he was built for a higher call (nothing against Baltimore). He moved to Denver to attend Iliff School of Theology at the age of 40 and received his Masters of Divinity in 2008. He joined St. Andrews Clergy Staff full time later that same year. In addition to his work at St. Andrews, Jerry currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Wesley Foundation.
Jerry has a beautiful wife Laura, to whom he has been married to since 1992. His son Hudson turned 11 this year (2008) and loves video games, buttered noodles and his dog, Rocky (he feels strongly for his mom and dad as well). Jerry has a passion for reaching out to those who were told there is only “one way to do the God thing” and loves to be in dialogue with people who either don’t trust organized religion or feel funny singing hymns they don’t know. Jerry’s focus at St. Andrew is young adults, the veteran’s ministry, alternative worship and the doughnut table. In his free time, Jerry likes learning about wine, men’s fashion and the future of religion. He’s a Libra.
