Our Pastors

Pastor Dan & Jennifer Zirkle

Lead Pastor & Worship Director

Pastor Dan is the Senior Pastor of Our Finest Hour Church and has been in full-time ministry for over 35 years. He began serving in ministry in 1991 alongside his father, Jerry Zirkle. His radio program can be heard on the Oasis Network, which is broadcast throughout the United States and around the world via the internet.

After completing his training at Rhema Bible College, Pastor Dan answered the call to full-time ministry. His vision is to train and establish believers in the Word of God, challenging them to come, hear, and do the Word in every area of life.

Jennifer serves alongside her husband as Co-Pastor, Administrator, and Worship Director, faithfully supporting the vision and ministry of the church.

Staff

Laura Exum

Children’s and Youth Director
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
Chrissy Zirkle

Administrative Assistant
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)
Matthew Zimmer

Media Director
“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Acts 20:35 (NLT)
Shon Messick

Media Coordinator
“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.” 1st John 3:18 (NLT)
Taylor Zirkle

Worship and Youth Leader
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”
John 15:4 (ESV)
Emily Exum

Children’s Church Assistant
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27 (NKJV)

Psalmist Jerry Zirkle

1937- 2022

Founding Pastor

Pastor Jerry founded Our Finest Hour Church in 2000. His radio ministry spanned more than 70 years as he traveled and ministered the Word of God throughout the United States, Central America, and Europe.

As a psalmist, pastor, and teacher, he led people into a deeper understanding of who they are and what they have in Christ, as well as how to apply these truths in their daily lives.

His legacy and teachings continue through archived radio broadcasts and the doctrines faithfully taught at Our Finest Hour Church. Pastor Jerry Zirkle completed his earthly assignment and went home to be with the Lord in 2022.

Listen to his legacy broadcast