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Favorite book of the Bible? John

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? We had 200+ people come down for healing one Sunday and God answered many of those prayers in the subsequent moments and days.

Favorite Snyder food? Phoenix Roll at the Sushi House

Favorite drink? Coke Zero with cherry from Sonic

Favorite television shows? Shark Tank, The Profit, and Impractical Jokers

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? NFL analyst or day trader

Have you ever met anyone famous? I used the restroom next to wrestler Hulk Hogan. He didn't want to shake hands afterwards.

What is one fact few know about you? I won two American Christian Music Awards for an internationally-syndicated Christian rock radio show I co-hosted and produced. I also walked from Snyder to Lubbock one time.

Favorite book of the Bible? Galatians

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? As William Wallace would say, "Freedom!" I love leading Freedom small groups every semester and watching people settle their yesterdays through its conference, specifically the fall 2021 conference.

Favorite Snyder food? Texas red fish over rice from The Butcher's Block

Favorite drink? Sprite Zero with Cherry, Vanilla and Cream from Sonic

Favorite television shows? 24, Law and Order SVU, and all the Chicago series (Fire, P.D., and Med)

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? Private investigator

Have you ever met anyone famous? I met Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall in the Nashville airport.

What is one fact few know about you? I'm a better than average bowler, once defeating hip hop artist Lecrae at Snyder Lanes. I'm also a twin.

Favorite book of the Bible? Romans

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? I loved the Sunday services on January 30, 2022. The prayer response after the teaching on healing was overwhelming the best way possible. Seeing the leaders of our church full of faith, praying boldly over each individual that came forward was beautiful and powerful.

Favorite Snyder food? Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box from Sushi House

Favorite drink? Mango water with real strawberries from Sonic

Favorite television shows? Grey's Anatomy and New Girl

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? Flight attendant

Have you ever met anyone famous? I met Angela Thomas-Pharr at Women of Joy. She wrote the very first Bible study I ever attended and is ahh-mazing!

What is one fact few know about you? I share a birthday with Tom Brady, who is one of my favorite athletes.

Favorite book of the Bible? Ephesians

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? Pastor Reid box jumped onto the stage mid-service.

Favorite Snyder food? Turkey from Blackland Smokehouse

Favorite drink? Unsweet tea

Favorite television shows? The Office

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? CrossFit gym owner

Have you ever met anyone famous? Jimmy Fallon...sike!

What is one fact few know about you? I don't think Will Ferrell movies are funny. Come at me.

Favorite book of the Bible? James

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? I loved the Freedom Conference I attended after finishing the Freedom small group.

Favorite Snyder food? Bean, potato, and cheese burrito with extra red sauce from Tacos Chacho's

Favorite drink? Coffee, whether it's frozen, hot, iced, mocha, caramel, or vanilla

Favorite television shows? Gilmore Girls

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? Florist or event planner

Have you ever met anyone famous? My childhood best friend competed on The Voice with Christina Aguilera's team and sings background vocals for celebrities like Idina Menzel.

What is one fact few know about you? I love to put my kids to bed and binge on unhealthy sweets that they're not allowed to eat during the day.

Favorite book of the Bible? Philippians

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? My family joined the Colonial Hill family.

Favorite Snyder food? BBQ brisket from Blackland Smokehouse

Favorite drink? Unsweet tea

Favorite television shows? NCIS

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? PGA Tour pro

Have you ever met anyone famous? I met Jack Nicklaus on the 16th hole at Colonial, waiting for a cameraman to be removed from the fairway.

What is one fact few know about you? I was born in Merkle, Texas.

Favorite book of the Bible? James

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? Wasps tried to ruin the Christmas program of 2021.

Favorite Snyder food? Carne Guisada Burrito from Dee's Burrito Shop

Favorite drink? Black coffee

Favorite television shows? The Office

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? Culinary Arts

Have you ever met anyone famous? I met Michael Irvin in Los Angeles. I was in town for a ministry conference, and as he walked by me in a restaurant, he noticed that I was wearing a Texas hat, which prompted him to ask what I was doing there. When I told him I was a youth pastor there for a conference, he said, "Amen, brother. Keep livin' for the Lord." So I did.

What is one fact few know about you?

I have a collection of pocket notebooks and pencils, which causes other staff members to ridicule me.

Favorite book of the Bible? Psalms

Favorite Colonial Hill moment? Record attendance on Easter Sunday 2022.

Favorite Snyder food? Chicken fried steak from Mrs. Kathy's Southern Comforts

Favorite drink? Strawberry tea from Sideline

Favorite television shows? The Voice

If you weren't in ministry, what profession would you pursue? I would be an entrepreneur, investing in businesses and selling real estate.

Have you ever met anyone famous? I led worship with Cody Carnes and opened for Phil Wickham. I also met Israel Houghton at a leadership conference.

What is one fact few know about you?

I love to play cards and drink coffee.