Pastor

Dr. Jim Mersereau

Jim Mersereau is a native of Edison, New Jersey. He and his wife Linda had three sons, Rick, Tom (wife Liz and grandson Oliver), and Adam; and a daughter, Tracy. Linda, Rick, and Tracy are all now in heaven.

In 2024 God brought Aimee Twohig into Jim’s life. Aimee is a widow whose husband, Tim, died unexpectedly six months before Linda died. Jim and Aimee met, fell in love, and were married in 2025. Aimee has two daughters, Tori (husband Stuart and granddaughter Adysson), and Vanessa (granddaughter Sophia).

Jim is a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander. After retiring from the Navy, he went to Seminary at night while working as a Family Counselor for the Navy Family Service Center during the day. He also served as an associate Pastor at Hilltop Baptist Church in Chula Vista, CA. He then served as the pastor of Bancroft Baptist Church in Spring Valley, CA; Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church in El Centro, CA; Vice-President of the Christian Emergency Relief Team in Crossville, TN; and in January 2009 he answered the call to become the pastor of Oak Hill Baptist Church.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas; a Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology from National University; a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from the Southern California Seminary; and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Andersonville Baptist Seminary.

Aimee is a licensed clinical therapist who works at C5 Christian Counseling Center in Crossville. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in social work from Middle Tennessee State University; and a Master of Social Work as an Advanced Generalist from Middle Tennessee State University.

Jim and Aimee enjoy hiking, kayaking, bicycling, working out at the gym, and reading and collecting books. Aimee is an accomplished artist, singer, and pianist.

Jim is also a writer. His articles and short stories have appeared in newspapers and magazines. He has published five books and is working on his sixth. He writes a daily devotional message that is found on the Oak Hill Baptist Church website and Facebook page, as well via email.

“Serving at Oak Hill Baptist has been a rich and spiritually rewarding experience. Aimee and I look forward to many years of fruitful ministry here. Our passion is to continue leading Oak Hill Baptist as an Acts 1:8 church, on-mission with Jesus in our Jerusalem (Crossville), Judea (Tennessee), Samaria (The USA), and to the very ends of the earth (international missions).”