Chris

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Gender Male
Industry Religion
Occupation Director of Youth Ministries
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Introduction I am a seminary student at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. At first it was somewhat strange being back in school for the first time in 18 years, but I love what I am studying and have quite a different approach and attitude than I did as an undergraduate. Before starting graduate school I was the Youth Director at the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. I coordinated youth fellowship, Sunday school, summer mission trips, confirmation class and anything else that involved the 6th through 12th grade students. I was also the Facilities Manager as well but an accident changed that. In March of 2008 I fell at work and shattered my right knee. I had multiple surgeries and now my right leg isn't quite what it used to be. My knee only bends about 40-45 degrees and I can not stand or walk for extended lengths of time. It has a taken a bit of adjusting getting used to being partially disabled, but in the grand scheme of things it could have been much worse. I am now truly a member of "The Ministry of Silly Walks."
Interests faith, politics, fishing, playing the guitar, reading, sudoku, playing with my dogs, hanging out with family and friends, swimming
Favorite Movies Boondock Saints, Dogma, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Raising Arizona
Favorite Music Eclectic tastes, Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, The Doors, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Show tunes, Kiss, Allman Brothers, Neil Diamond
Favorite Books A River Runs Through It, Zen and the Art of Motorcylce Maintenance, The Outsiders, Anything by Anne Lamott, Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers, The Heart of Christianity