Tony Merida Pastor for Preaching and Vision

Tony is a graduate of the University of the Cumberlands (BA), where he played shortstop (!) and of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv; PhD). In addition to serving as Pastor for Preaching and Vision at IDC, Tony serves as the Dean of Grimké Seminary and Director for Theological Training for Acts 29, and also serves as a Council member for The Gospel Coalition. Tony has written over fifteen books including The Christ-Centered Expositor, Love Your Church, and multiple volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition commentary series. He’s happily married to Kimberly, and they have five children.