Dr. Elijah Wreh is a scholar-pastor whose life and ministry bridge biblical scholarship, pastoral leadership, and professional excellence. He serves as Senior Pastor of The Anointed Church of Jesus Christ in Elyria, Ohio, which he founded in 2016, leading a congregation committed to expository, Christ-centered preaching. In that same year, he established Transformation By the Word as a platform for expository Bible teaching, pastor training, and global discipleship.
On March 27, 2026, Mayor Kevin A. Brubaker of the City of Elyria designated Dr. Wreh as the City Pastor of Elyria, Ohio — a civic recognition of the ministry’s commitment to the spiritual and community life of the city.
Theological Education and Scholarship
Dr. Wreh holds a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Expository Preaching and Teaching from Liberty University, John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, and is currently completing his PhD in Bible Exposition at the same institution. His doctoral research focuses on biblical theology, hermeneutics, and the transformative power of faithful exposition. He has also completed executive education programs at Harvard University and Seton Hall University School of Law.
He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Preaching Philosophy
Dr. Wreh’s preaching is rooted in three convictions:
Expository — drawing meaning from the biblical text rather than imposing meaning upon it
Text-Driven — allowing the structure, substance, and spirit of Scripture to shape the sermon
Christ-Centered — proclaiming Jesus Christ as the central figure of all Scripture and the only hope of salvation
Author
Dr. Wreh is the author of Medical Device Regulation: A Guidebook for Medical Device Manufacturers (Elsevier, 2023), a leading reference in the regulatory affairs field. His theological publishing includes John 3:16 — God’s Invitation to You (Resource Publications, 2026) and The Beatitudes: An Exegetical and Theological Commentary (Wipf & Stock, forthcoming Fall 2026).
Academic Service
Dr. Wreh has served as an adjunct lecturer at four universities — Northeastern University, Case Western Reserve University, the University of Akron, and Cleveland State University — teaching graduate-level courses and mentoring students in both scientific and professional disciplines.
Professional Service
Beyond his pastoral and academic work, Dr. Wreh serves as Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Boston Scientific Corporation and as the Industry Representative on the FDA Neurological Devices Advisory Committee Panel, where he advises on the safety and effectiveness of Class III medical devices. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of CommStar Credit Union, contributing governance leadership to the financial well-being of the communities it serves.
Family
Dr. Wreh and his wife, First Lady Gradieh Wreh, reside in LaGrange, Ohio, with their three children: Elisha, Naledi, and Ethan.
This academic journey reflects a deep commitment to rigorous theological scholarship and faithful biblical exposition.
It equips the minister with the exegetical skills and systematic understanding necessary to explain the text of Scripture clearly.
The focus is on a text-driven approach, allowing the substance and spirit of the Bible to shape every message.
