
Hi, I’m Jeremy. I am a pastor, professor, father and husband. I love my family very much and love to share about my Jesus.
Jeremy is an affiliate professor of ministry in the Adult and Graduate Studies department at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio, and serves as senior pastor of Columbus First Christian Baptist of Columbus, Ohio. He also oversees the Christian education and minister training for the Christian Baptist Association where he is also an ordained minister.
Jeremy is married to Abbie Kamer, and they have four children, Josie, Ezra, Merrie, and Livie, along with Great Dane Gideon.
Abbie is the third-grade teacher at New Hope Christian Academy and Jeremy is also the K-12 computer science and robotics teacher. Abbie is the owner of Wonderfully Made Boutique.
Jeremy is finishing his dissertation for the Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan.

EDUCATION
Indiana Wesleyan University – Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership 2016 – Current
Andersonville Seminary – Doctorate of Theology 2015
Wesley Seminary – Master of Divinity 2013 – 2015
Wesley Biblical Seminary – M.A. in Theology 2011 – 2013
Ohio Christian University – B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies 2007 – 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Hope Christian Academy – K12 Computer Science & Robotics Teacher 2018 – Current
Teach grades K-12 courses in coding, robotics, engineering and design.
Columbus First Christian Baptist Church of God – Senior Pastor 2007 – Current
Oversee all ministries and functions of the church while maintaining a strong visitation ministry. Preparation and delivery of up to and over three sermons a week.
Ohio Christian University – Affiliate Faculty of Adult and Graduate Studies 2015 – Current
Onsite adjunct in the ministry department teaching classes for philosophy, theology and Biblical studies. List of classes taught including – Introduction to Christian Experience, Worldviews, Old Testament survey, New Testament Survey, and The Gospels/Life of Christ, Church History I & II, Investigating Christian Theology I & II, and Introduction to Theology, Theology of missions, Worldview, Transformational Worldview.
Faith Bible Institute – Administrator and Chairman of the Board 2005 – Current
Scheduled classes and qualified instructors. Enrolled students and advised them through their education process. Led board meetings and represented the school on the Christian Baptist Associations executive board.
New Hope Christian Academy – Middle School and High School Substitute Teacher 2015 – 2016, 2018
Substituted English and Science for Middle and High School. Long-term substitute for middle school math for 4-week.
ORGANIZATIONS
Christian Baptist Youth Vice-President of Youth and Pastoral Advisor 2004-2012, 2015-Current
Supervise teenager and children’s summer camps. Organized activities, scheduled ministers and workers and camp counselors. Developed camp themes and lessons. Organized and led monthly district youth rallies.
Far South Side Area Commission – Commissioner 2014-2016
Part of a 15-member council appointed by the Mayor of Columbus that is responsible for a 25-square mile area and its economic development, public safety, parks and recreation, zoning, health, and education, etc. I lead the informational technology committee that had oversight of the creation and maintenance of the website, social media presence, and e-mail.
PUBLICATIONS AND ARTICLES
Steward Leadership as a Pauline Perspective 2018 – Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership 2018
Union Gospel Press: The Gospel Herald and Sunday School Times – Articles
– The Pastor’s Study Column – What are you reading? 2016
– Gospel Bookmark – What is the meaning of John 11:16 2015
Washing the Feet of the Saints: Theology, History, and Practice 2014
Describes the theology, history, and cultural practice of Jesus Christ’s command to wash the feet of the saints. The theological and practical implications for today’s believer. Self-Published.
Union Gospel Press, 2015 Spring Quarterly: Young Adults
Teacher Book and Student Book 2014
14 weeks of commentary in two books, Young People’s Bible Class and Young People’s Bible Teacher for Sunday School classes.
Starting off on the Right Foot 2013
A book for beginners over basic theology and Christian discipline for new converts and seasoned saints. Self-published
PRESENTATIONS
McDonough Leadership Conference: 2018 – Community Leaders Collaborating for Homelessness and Poverty Intervention.
Presentation of original research on team learning in a cross-organizational group tasked with serving homeless and low-income groups in a community.
MEMBERSHIPS &CERTIFICATES
Ordained minister of the Ohio Valley Association of Christian Baptist Churches of God 2008
Officer on the General Board of Managers of the Christian Baptist Association 2008
Evangelical Training Association Certified Teacher 2013
John Maxwell EQUIP Leadership Certificate 2014
International Leadership Association 2016
Certification from National Institutes of Health (NIH) for “Protecting Human Research Participants” 2016
CITI Certification for “Social/Behavior Research: Basic” 2017
Google for Education (Level 1) – 2020