Jerry has attended Cole since 1970 and has served as an Elder since 1977. Jerry's main ministry and passion is missions, working with Brian Grant and the Mission's Committee. He leads a sender's team for the Lewis' and meets with different people to encourage them.

Jerry works for the City of Boise Park and Recreation. He is very involved with local ministries: the Boise Rescue Mission, Bellwether, and Mission Media, representing the Cole Mission Committee. He is a member of "Pope and Young," a national bow hunting club.

Jerry and his wife, Melinda, have four children: Amy, Tony (wife, Christine), Carrie (husband, James), and Jeri (husband, Brian), and eight grandchildren. Jerry enjoys bow hunting, camping, traveling, and spending time with family.