Department: 6th-12th Grade

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 

 

Kendall Irvin

When You Were Saved: I was Kindergarten and I received Christ in the drop-off line for school!

Favorite Movies: Any good 90s to early 2000s ROM-COM. My go to “Comfort movies” usually are How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, You’ve Got Mail, and Sleepless in Seattle, Pride and Prejudice, and The Proposal!

Favorite Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Favorite TV Shows: I usually switch back and forth from Friends, Gilmore Girls, or NCIS.

Dream Vacation: Anywhere in Greece!

Things That Fascinate You: The change in color of the leaves in the fall. It is all so beautiful and reminds me of the creativeness of our God.

Least Favorite Food: My least favorite food is Seafood…I just cannot stand the smell.

Proudest Accomplishment: Graduating from Baylor University was my dream growing up. My parents went to Baylor and shared so many precious memories with my sibling and me. I was privileged to attend Baylor and graduated in May 2022. I graduated with a double major in Marketing and Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation. I was so proud of myself walking across the stage to receive my diploma. Truly, a dream come true!

Favorite Holiday: My favorite holiday has always been Christmas!

Things You Collect: I keep every card I receive from birthdays, thank yous, or in general. I love the thoughtfulness behind cards!