Staff-Birthday: November

Ron Schrock

When & Where You Were Saved: I was saved at the age of seven at a tent revival meeting in Ohio. 

Tell Us About Your Family: My wife, Jacqueline, and I are empty nesters living in Fairview, Texas. We are a blended family with five children and three grandchildren. 

Inspirational People:  Henry Cloud & John Townsend 

Favorite Movies: Remember the Titans, The Lion King, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption 

Favorite Scripture:  2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7 And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. 

Favorite Music/Band/Singers: New Gaither Vocal Band, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Tenth Avenue North, The Eagles, James Taylor, Chicago 

Favorite Book(s): “Love and Respect” by Emerson Eggerichs and “He Still Moves Stones” by Max Lucado 

Favorite TV Shows:  Law & Order, This is Us 

Previous Jobs or First Job: I had a 30-year career working in Information Technology with EDS and HP before retiring in 2016 and moving into full time ministry. 

Life-Changing Moment: Addressing significant childhood trauma that brought healing and transformation in my life at the age of 51. It’s never too late to experience true healing in Christ.  

Least Favorite Food: Lima beans!! 

Ashley Austin

Birthday: November 10

People Who Inspire You: The people at Cottonwood Creek inspire me – both the staff and the church body. They are dedicated to God’s call on their lives to work and live a life of service to Him. This church constantly amazes me in what it accomplishes for the increase and glory of God. I am proud to call this my church home for 22 years and my place of employment. 

Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. 

Favorite Movies:  The Sound of Music, The Princess Bride, Indiana Jones series 

Favorite Music/Band/Singers: I love old hymns as well as contemporary Christian music. Toby Mac and For King & Country are some of my favorite bands. Great is Thy Faithfulness is currently my favorite hymn. 

Spare Time Pastimes: If I ever get to the point of spare time, I would like to cook and bake more. 

In Ministry Since: I’ve always enjoyed volunteering in the church but have officially worked at the church since fall 2016. 

Proudest Accomplishment: Raising 2 kids for 10 years as a single mom. 

Favorite Holiday: Christmas 

Things You Collect: I love antiques.  If I had the room, I would collect antique glassware and dishes. 

The One Thing You’d Like to Come Back in Fashion: I have a hard time parting with clothes over the years, so it would always be nice for anything already in my closet to come back into (or stay in) fashion. 

Chase Durham

When & Where You Were Saved: 17 Years old at a church youth group. 

Inspirational People: Dwayne Johnson, Jocko Willink 

Weird Quirks: I always have to line up the mouth spout and logo on my Yeti. 

Favorite Thing to Do: Workout and read books.  

Least Favorite Thing to Do: Laundry (Laundry is a direct consequence from the fall…) 

What Makes You Laugh: My wife 

Favorite Movies: The Sandlot and Mighty Ducks 

Favorite Scripture: Colossians 1:28 

Favorite Sports: Baseball and Olympic Weightlifting 

Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Corey Kent

Favorite Book: “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink 

Favorite TV Shows: Chicago Fire and Chicago PD 

Dream Vacation: I don’t like vacations. 

Things That Fascinate Me: Leadership 

Spare Time Pastimes: Going to the park with my kids 

Personal Hero: My wife – Kendall 

If I Could Meet Anyone It’d Be: The Rock or Jocko Willink 

In Ministry Since: Summer 2010 was my first internship. January 2014 was my first full–time ministry job. 

Life-Changing Moment: When the Lord called me away from pursuing a professional baseball career and into vocational ministry. 

Favorite Food: Chips and Salsa, Pizza, Ice Cream 

Proudest Accomplishment: Becoming a dad! Giving the commencement address at my master’s degree graduation ceremony. Competing at Nationals for Olympic Weightlifting. 

Favorite Holiday: Christmas