Jerry David Elrod

Background

Elrod, Jerry David was born on December 31, 1938 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of Joe Regester and Hazel Louise (Fitzgerald) Elrod.

Education

Bachelor, Southwestern University, 1960. Master of Divinity, Southern Methodist University, 1963. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1984.

Career

Associate editor, Texas Methodist, Dallas, 1960-1962; executive director, United Methodist Ministries, Omaha, 1966-1982; district superintendent, Omaha District United Methodist Church, 1982-1985; executive director, Tucson Metropolitan Ministry, 1985-1988; senior pastor, Desert Skies United Methodist Church, Tucson, since 1988. Delegate South Center Jurisdictional Conference, 1972, 80, 84. Vice chairman Conference Council on Ministries Desert Southwest Conference, since 1988.

Chairman Board of Communications Desert Southwest Conference, since 1988. Delegate World Methodist Conference, 1991.

Achievements

• Jerry David Elrod has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Joint Action in Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Washington, since 1971, member Executive Committee, since 1991. Board directors Nebraska Methodist Hospital, 1982-1985.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting antique toys, whitewater rafting, swimming.

Connections

Married Jerry Jo McNeely, August 4, 1963 (divorced 1971). 1 child, Joel David; married Sharon Ann Shaw, August 31, 1975.

Father:

Joe Regester Elrod

Mother:

Hazel Louise (Fitzgerald) Elrod

Spouse:

Jerry Jo McNeely

Spouse:

Sharon Ann Shaw

child:

Joel David Elrod