About

Shawn Merithew was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and by God's grace, became a believer while in college. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, and his Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Shawn has served churches in The Netherlands, Florida, Kentucky, and Alabama. He was a Professor of Preaching at Southern Seminary, and has served since 2006 as the Senior Pastor of Morningview Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He has participated extensively in international mission work, training pastors and church leaders in Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, and Romania. He has written various articles for publication and is currently working on his first book which addresses the subject of church discipline. His wife, Lisa, was raised in a Christian home and became a believer at a young age. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and served on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ before marrying Shawn and completing a Master of Arts (MA) from Southern Seminary. Through birth and adoption, Shawn and Lisa have been blessed with 8 beautiful children, 5 girls and 3 boys, ranging in age from 20 to 8 months.