Jerry and his wife Mary have been a pillar family at SouthGate Church and 91st Psalm Ministries since the mid-1980s—faithfully serving the Lord for over 40 years. Together, they’ve raised three children who graduated from 91st Psalm Christian School and continue to serve the Lord. Now, the legacy continues as three of their twelve grandchildren also attend the school.

Mary served as a dedicated teacher at the school for 26 years before retiring. Throughout the decades, Jerry and Mary have led and hosted numerous Connect and Life Groups and currently co-lead SouthGate’s weekly prayer meetings. On Sunday mornings, Jerry can be found welcoming guests with warmth and intentionality.

Jerry’s heart for the Lord, his church family, and his community is unwavering. His life’s motto says it all: “To glorify God in all that we think, do, say, and pray.”

With a joyful spirit, an encouraging word, and a deep knowledge of Scripture (along with some great SouthGate history), Jerry is always ready with a hug, a smile, or a prayer. His daughter Anna and her husband Robbie have carried on the legacy by teaching in our Children's Ministry for over 17 years, and now their two oldest children serve as well—three generations of the Waehner/Sheehan family serving faithfully!

Jerry makes himself available after each service and can usually be found at our welcoming center ready to greet you with a handshake or a hug and answer any questions you may have about SouthGate.