Dr. Tony Merida

Teaching Pastor

Dr. Tony Merida is the new Teaching Pastor at Temple Baptist Church

Excerpts from Tony's Resume

Spiritual Pilgrimage

I went to college on a full baseball scholarship. I then came to Christ in college at an FCA service. Before that time, I grew up in the church, was a nominal church member, but never had a true conversion experience. After surrendering to Christ as Lord and Savior, I was soon called into ministry and began preaching. After about four years of itinerant preaching, I began traveling full-time and preached at various youth events and summer camps. In 2000, I left for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. It was at seminary that I met my mentor, developed a more comprehensive theology, developed a passion for God’s glory and Christ-centered Scriptures. I also completed three degrees at NOBTS.

After serving as Senior Pastor in New Orleans at First Baptist Kenner for over two years, I sensed a calling to train preachers. So I began serving as the Dean of the Chapel and Assistant Professor of Preaching at New Orleans Baptist Seminary. I also travel extensively as an itinerant preacher/teacher at various events.

In 2002, I met my wife Kimberly at Centrifuge. She was a student at Southeastern Theological Seminary where she graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Education. She is beautiful, smart, and smells sweet. She is also a musician, vocalist, and teacher. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. My God is good.

Education

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Ph.D. in Preaching with an Emphasis in Theology
Master of Theology (2004)
Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies (2002)
University of the Cumberlands, KY - B.S. in Secondary Health Education (1999)

Tony & Kimberly have been married for 4 years, and are in the process of adopting a child (children) from the Ukraine.

Keep up with them at: Kimberly's blog: be the glory