Jeremy’s passion is helping to unlock personal spiritual growth, communal discernment, and societal peace and justice. By removing roadblocks, encouraging questions, and spurring one another toward spiritual growth, First Church helps the Seattle community transform the world. Jeremy preaches with the Bible in one hand, and a news reader app on his phone in the other hand, in order to provide messages suitable for transforming the world of today. If we don’t share the biblical message of radical love and a vision of a more just and equitable community for today, then who will?
An ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church, Jeremy joined First Church as Pastor in July 2017. Originally from Oklahoma, Jeremy has been the pastor of churches in Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon, and now Washington. Jeremy graduated from Oklahoma City University with a BA in Religion, and Boston University School of Theology with a Masters of Divinity.
Along with being a pastor, Jeremy is best known for social media advocacy and his technology and faith blog Hacking Christianity, which has been featured on United Methodist news sources, National Public Radio, The Progressive Christian magazine, and Sojourners. Jeremy received the Young Alumnus award from BU in 2011 and the Alumnus of the Year award from OCU in 2020 in recognition of his ministry and online engagements.
In his spare time, Jeremy geeks out over science fiction movies, Star Wars, tabletop games, and foodie spots across Seattle. When the weather cooperates, Jeremy, his partner Chelsea, and their three young daughters like to go on day trips, hikes, and explore new places in the Pacific Northwest.