Gerry Breshears

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D., Fuller Seminary (1984)
  • M.Div., Denver Seminary (1976)

Current Profession:

Professor fo Theology, Western Seminary, Portland, OR

Books Published:

Vintage Jesus
Crossway - 2008

Biographical Sketch:

Gerry Breshears has been professor of theology at Western Seminary since 1980. He co-authored Vintange Jesus, the first of the ReLit theology series with Mark Driscoll. He served three years with WorldVenture in the Philippines, teaching at Faith Academy and helping start Calvary Baptist Church. He received the Ph.D. from Fuller Seminary. He was president of ETS in 1993 and Northwest Regional Secretary Treasurer since 1985. In addition to teaching and lecturing at a number of colleges and seminaries around the world, he speaks in many churches and mentors a lot of folk. Gerry and his wife, Sherry, have two sons, Donn and David, and a daughter, Cyndee and three grandgirls. He is an elder and a member of the preaching team at Grace Community Church of Gresham, Oregon.