You will find Pastor Jerry Branch's sermons to be warm, friendly, and full of the life and love of the Lord. Pastor Branch earned his B.A. in History from the University of Cincinnati in 1968, and received his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1995. Branch warmly notes that it took him a few years to finally say, "Yes, Lord, send me!" and explains that it wasn't a late call to serve, but that he was a sinner who ran from God and still wanted "to do his own thing." Pastor Branch is currently working on his Ph.D. in Theology. Pastor Branch is currently serving at First Baptist Church of Channelview in Channelview, TX, where he and his wife, Gini, are thrilled to obediently serve the Lord and work together with the church to minister and share Jesus Christ. Previously, Branch pastored at Bethany Baptist Church in Lansing, MI, Main Street Baptist Church, in Canton, MI, and served as Interim Minister of Education at South Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX.

Pastor Branch and his wife Gini have two children, Jeff (married to Patricia) and Amy (married to Nick). The Branches have two lovely grandchildren. Pastor Branch enjoys golf, fishing, hunting, and camping, and believes that the Internet and computers give a completely new and challenging dimension to Christian Ministry.

Pastor Branch strives to serve the Lord in the best manner possible, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:15: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth. (NASB)