The Rev. Dr. Jerry Maynard is The People’s Priest; a Spiritual Renegade & Social Revolutionary.

As a Two-Spirit Person (Xochihua) Father Jerry strives to offer healing medicine at the intersections of church & society through pastoral care & public witness in Houston, TX. 

As a Postmodern Ministry Specialist & Researcher, Father Jerry’s writing on digital ministry helps practitioners develop a more integrated pastoral approach for an increasingly hybrid age. A public theologian, Dr. Jerry’s essays and articles cover timely and timeless topics including postmodernism, protest/movement chaplaincy, queer hermeneutics, practical spirituality and much more. 

For some of the publications currently available please click here.  

 For several years, Father Jerry has facilitated trainings in-person & online with different nonviolence/peace organizations offering an integrated approach to faith-based social action. 

Father Jerry holds a Doctorate of New Theology from The New Theology School where they serve as The Berrigan Brothers Professor of Social Justice specializing in contextual & constructive theologies. Other academic achievements include  holding a Master’s Degree in Contextual Ministry from Northwind Theological Seminary with a concentration in Postmodern Ministry & Leadership with master-level certifications as a Coach & Trainer. 

Father Jerry is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Religion.

Father Jerry is a Consultant and Strategist with Liberating Strategies.

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