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Pastor Dan Zirkle
Senior Pastor
Pastor Dan is the Senior Pastor of Our Finest Hour Church. He has served in the ministry since 1989 with his father, Jerry Zirkle. His radio program can be heard on the Oasis Network, which is transmitted throughout the U.S. and globally through the internet. After completing training at Rhema Bible College, Dan answered the call into full-time ministry. Pastor Dan’s vision is to train and establish believers in faith, as he challenges them to Come, Hear, and Do the Word of God in all facets of life.
Pastor John Exum
Associate Pastor
Pastor John is an anointed teacher and minister of the Word of God. He was an associate minister with Pastor Jerry for over 30 years. His Bible training came from both Victory College and Rhema Bible College. His teaching exposition is line-upon-line and precept-upon-precept, bringing people into an in-depth understanding of the truths of the Word of God.
Pastor Jerry Zirkle (1937 to 2022)
Founding Pastor
Pastor Jerry founded Our Finest Hour Church in 2000. His radio ministry spanned over 70 years as he traveled and ministered the Word of God throughout the U.S., Central America, and Europe. As a psalmist, pastor, and teacher, he brought people to an in-depth knowledge of who they are and what they have in Christ and its application. His legacy and teachings live on through the legacy radio broadcasts (Zirkle Ministries) and the doctrines taught here at Our Finest Hour Church.
Staff
Jennifer Zirkle
Worship Director
“Serve the Lord with gladness, Come before His presence with singing.”
Psalm 100:2 (NKJV)
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)
Jan Fields
Administrative Assistant
“My heart is bubbling over with a beautiful theme. I am reciting my works for the King. My tongue is the pen of a skilled writer…”
Psalm 45:1 (ESB)
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)
Emmitt & Judy Metcalf
Facilities
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. ”
Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)
From the desk of Pastor Dan Zirkle
Hello!
Thank you for visiting Our Finest Hour Church’s website. I trust that as you look over our many resources, including current and past teachings, you will get a feel for what we believe and how we live out our faith.
Our Finest Hour Church is first and foremost a family church. Our vision is to minister to and strengthen Christian individuals and families by teaching them who they are in Christ. All that Jesus provided for us in his redemptive work is surely ours. This includes faith, love, the Holy Spirit, healing, prosperity, redemption, and right-standing with God.
We provide teachings for the whole family from the youngest to the oldest. Our powerful Children’s Ministry is led by capable and anointed teachers who teach the Word of God in a way that each child, no matter their age, can understand. This continues in our OnFire Youth, as we equip teenagers with God’s Word and his Spirit, training them to successfully go forward into God’s plan for their lives. And, in addition to our Sunday and Wednesday services, we have Connect Groups for every age from Young Adults to 65 and over. In these groups, you will find a place to make friends, share interests, and have ministry times specific to your age group and stage of life.
I personally invite you to join us for an in-person service. Experience for yourself powerful praise and worship and anointed teaching and preaching that will encourage and strengthen your faith. God has a place for you at Our Finest Hour Church!
In His love, 
Pastor Dan Zirkle
