Abbey Kimnach
When You Were Saved: I grew up going to church every week and even went through Confirmation class, but it wasn’t until High School that I found myself in my room on my knees finally giving my life to the Lord.
Family:
My wife, Jennifer, is the Athletic Director for McKinney Independent School District.
Our oldest son, Zach, is at Oklahoma Baptist University where he plays football.
Our middle son, Brandon, is at Auburn University where he plays football.
Our youngest son, Dylan, is at McKinney North High School where he plays football & basketball.
Athletics have always been a big part of our lives. My brother is also a football coach (college & NFL) and Jennifer’s brother is the basketball coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy.
What Makes You Laugh: I love to laugh – and God seems to place plenty of funny people and situations in my life every day.
Regular Order at Starbucks: Iced Black Tea Lemonade (I don’t drink coffee!)
Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28
Favorite Sports: Anything my boys are playing.
Life-Changing Moment: When I was in high school, I was invited to join a Bible Study that met on Sunday nights in a friend’s home. There were about 20 of us who met for nearly 2 years and being around those amazing people who were pursuing the Lord changed my life forever.
Something People Don’t Know: I’ve been to all 50 states.
Time It Takes to Get Ready: 15 minutes. (Having less hair has its advantages!)
Favorite Food: Pizza (It’s the perfect food that covers the 5 main food groups!)
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