From meth head to preacher

Jerry Duckworth is a Christian theologian, apologist, and writer committed to equipping believers with biblical truth. He serves as a Pastoral Intern at Faith Presbyterian Church and ministers in correctional facilities through ChristSong Prison Ministries. As the creator of the monetized YouTube channel The Twitchy Theologian, Jerry engages a global audience with biblical teaching, apologetics, and theological debate.

He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry. In addition, he holds an Associate of Arts in Christian Ministry from Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Jerry brings years of experience in apologetics and formal debate, combining academic training with practical ministry to defend the faith and proclaim the gospel with clarity and conviction.

Jerry is the author of From Darkness to Light, a short booklet, Whatever It Takes, a 30-day devotional for those in recovery; and The Seven Points of Calvinism, an introduction and defense of biblical soteriology. He also serves on the Opioid Advisory Board for Burke County and is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, bringing both theological depth and compassionate outreach to his ministry.

Testimony

I was a drug addict. Now I preach the transformational Gospel of Jesus Christ.Only Jesus can permanently deliver you from drugs.

For the longest time, I claimed to be a Christian because I walked the aisle and said a prayer. I lived like Hell, got high, had sex with whoever, robbed people, but still thought I was going to Heaven because I said the sinners prayer. I was headed for Hell.

Until 12-24-17… Jesus Christ opened my eyes to the truth of the Gospel and I have been changed ever since. Salvation is not repeating a sinners prayer. It is surrendering every aspect of your life to Jesus and following him with everything in you.

I used to be a gang member, a drug addict, and much more now I am a beloved child of God.

If you need prayer, spiritual guidance, or advice, please reach out.

A smiling man with a beard and a woman with shoulder-length hair standing outdoors near a lake or river with a wooden deck and green trees in the background.

God saves sinners

Reach out to me if you need prayer or if you are interested in scheduling me to preach at your church or event.