Jerry Kinard, MS

Jerry Kinard is a pastor, theologian, public health advocate, and clinical research professional. He is the Senior House Church Pastor of Growth Ministries an urban house church network located in Raleigh, North Carolina whose mission is to help advance the Gospel of the Kingdom by making and multiplying disciples house to house.

He works full-time as an In-House Clinical Research Associate for a drug development and medical device company that specializes in adaptive clinical trials and precision medicine. He has worked on clinical trials in the following therapeutic areas: menopause, atopic dermatitis, male and female contraception.

He holds a BS in Management from Park University and an MS in Clinical Research Administration. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Health Advocacy & Leadership from Capella University and a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary.

Finally, he holds professional membership with the American Public Health Association (APHA), The Network for Public Health Law, and Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA).