The son of Baptist missionaries, Harry Buerer was born in the Philippines. After college at Western Baptist College, he earned his Master's Degree at Western Seminary. His excellence in math and music dovetailed with leadership skills, and he has long served churches as music director. His background in theology and biblical languages drew him into further study of Jesus' roots in Judaism. He and his wife of thirty years resided in Portland, Oregon prior to her passing. His blog, OldWine.blog, explores the Jewish roots of Christianity in the Bible with action tips for readers.