Gerald “Jere” Bashore is the new associate pastor for New Life Fellowship.  He previously pastored Heidelberg Bible Church. He was an elder and youth ministry leader at Mt. Aetna Bible Church prior to that. He is a 1980 graduate of Bob Jones University. He also works part-time as a rental property manager. Prior to pastoring he operated a family construction business. Now widowed, he has 3 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren.

A favorite verse is Proverbs 3.5-6:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.