Pierce Chapel is excited to welcome a new pastor for the first time in 31 years! Reverend Jerry Akin has been appointed as the Senior Pastor of Pierce Chapel UMC. 

Jerry is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Alabama where he studied literature, and he earned his Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. While at Candler, he helped relaunch, and served as the vice president of the Candler Evangelical Society.

A natural story-teller, Jerry has a passion for pulpit ministry and uses a narrative, conversational style of speaking in his sermons. Jerry most recently has served as the pastor at Vienna UMC and previously also served in Macon and Buena Vista.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Clare, and their children, Liam and Hannah Clare. He also enjoys running, writing songs on his guitar, and spending time in the outdoors.

Watch the Akin family video intro HERE to learn more about our new pastoral family!