Dennis Jernigan

Dennis Jernigan is a singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. He is native to Oklahoma, and headquarters a music-based Christian ministry from there. Jernigan now lives in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with his wife and their nine children.

Dennis Jernigan
Dennis Jernigan in June 2001
Background information
Born	(1959-02-09) February 9, 1959 (age 64)
Origin	Boynton, Oklahoma, US
Genres	Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Piano
Years active	1989–present
Website	dennisjernigan.com

Jernigan is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University.^[1]

Awards

Jernigan was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018.^[1][2]

Personal life

A primary source of inspiration for Jernigan's message and music is an experience he describes as his deliverance from homosexuality. Jernigan states that this began during a 2nd Chapter of Acts concert in Norman, Oklahoma.^[3][4] Jernigan believes his prior identification as homosexual was related to an erroneous childhood perception that he had been rejected by his father.

Following the experience at the concert, Jernigan developed a ministry based on his personal experience, which he shares at churches and other locations around the world. In a concert at Wynne Baptist Church, Jernigan stated that he does not wish to be labeled as "ex-gay", but instead as "reborn" or as "[God's] new creation."^{[citation needed]}

Documentary film

Jernigan is the subject of the 2014 film Sing Over Me, a documentary covering his career and struggle with homosexuality.^[5] The film was written and directed by Jacob Kindberg.^[6]

Creative collaborations

Jernigan has recorded with Natalie Grant, Twila Paris, Ron Kenoly and Rebecca St. James.

Discography

• See the King (1988)
• Lift Up the Standard (1988)
• At The Name Of Jesus (1988)
• We Are The Army (1989)
• There's Coming a Day (1991)
• Break My Heart, O God (1991)
• Let It Rain (1992)
• I Belong to Jesus Vol I & II (1993)
• Free to Praise – the songs of Dennis Jernigan as recorded by the Metro Voices (1993)
• Like Christmas All Year 'Round (1994)
• Rompe Mi Corazon (Spanish Language ‘Break My Heart, O God’) (1995)
• I Will Trust You (1995)
• Hallelujah! Christ Jesus is Born (Christmas Musical) (1995)
• Celebrate Living (1996)
• A Mystery of Majesty (1997)
• David (1999)
• This Is My Destiny (1999)
• Help Me To Remember (2000)
• Worshipper's Collection, Vol. 1 (I Belong To Jesus Vol. 1 & 2) (2000)
• Worshipper's Collection, Vol. 2 (I Will Trust You & Break My Heart) (2000)
• Worshipper's Collection, Vol. 3 (Let It Rain & There's Coming A Day) (2000)
• Worshipper's Collection, Vol. 4 (Daddy's Song & No Life Too Small) (2000)
• Songs of Ministry (2000)
• We Will Worship (Worship Musical)(2000)
• I Surrender (2001)
• Giant Killer: Heart Like David (includes 2nd CD – The Collection Vol. 1) (2002)
• Enter In – 12 new songs of Praise & Worship from New Community Church (2002)
• Jernigan Family Christmas (2003)
• I Salute You (2004)
• Songs of Freedom for Women (2005)
• Songs of Freedom for Men (2005)
• Hands Lifted High (2005)
• Daddy's Song (re-release) (2005)
• I Will Be There (2006)
• Carols Made New (2007)
• I Cry Holy (2007)
• Kingdom Come (2008)
• Live at White Oak DVD (2010)
• Forty Days & Forty Nights (2010)
• Here In Your Presence (2010)
• Hymns I (2011)
• Days of Awe (2013)
• First Love (2016)
• Middle of Nowhere (2020)

See also

• Ex-gay movement

References

1. Oxendine, Chesley (June 29, 2018). "Jernigan, Norful, Points of Grace to be inducted into OMHOF". Muskogee Phoenix. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
2. Hinton, Carla (August 3, 2018). "Hall of Fame induction concert takes to attendees to church". NewsOK.com. Retrieved April 16, 2019.
3. Jernigan's testimony: A Broken Heart c/o precious-testimonies.com
4. "Profile in Excellence: Alum Dennis Jernigan Lives a Redeemed Life". Oklahoma Baptist University. July 21, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
5. "Singer shares his story through new documentary". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
6. "Sing Over Me". IMDb. Retrieved November 30, 2021.

External links

• Official website
• ‘Beyond the Hill’ Chapel: October 27, 2006
• All in All Church website