John DeLeon
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

When & Where You Were Saved: May 2000, FBC Allen 

Tell Us About Your Family: Wife, Dr. Julie, is an elementary principal. My daughters, Peyton and Grace, both work for the school district as fifth generation teachers. 

Nickname: Big John 

Regular Order at Starbucks: Yuck! 

People Who Inspire You: The underdog 

Weird Quirks: Too many to count 

Least Favorite Thing to Do: Dishes 

What Makes You Laugh: Silly humor – Three Stooges type humor 

Favorite Movies: Gladiator 

Favorite Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21 

Favorite Sports: Football 

Favorite Music/Band/Singers: Classic Rock – AC/DC, Rush, U2 

Favorite Book: One Minute Manager” 

Favorite TV Shows: Schitt’s Creek, Modern Family 

Something People Don’t Know About You: I worked for Mary Kay (restaurant division) 

Hidden Talent: I’m a very good cook.

Biggest Fear: Death of my children or wife 

Dream Vacation: New Zealand 

Things That Fascinate You: wildlife survival of the fittest 

Previous Jobs or First Job: My first real job was as a dishwasher.

Pet Peeves: Laziness, dishonesty 

Sports You’re Good At: Racquetball before knee surgery 

Spare Time Pastimes:help Julie with her garden by building her things, shoot things 

Most Exotic Trip: Not exotic but interesting: Cheboksary, Russia 

Personal Hero: my dad 

If You Could Meet Anyone, It’d Be: Dale Carnegie 

In Ministry Since: 2001 

Life-Changing Moment: The day my sister passed away 

Favorite Food: Steak  

Most Adventurous Experience: Rapids down Colorado River 

Dream Living Location: Aruba 

Proudest Accomplishment: My kids 

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving 

Time It Takes You To Get Ready: 20 min 

Things You Collect: Globes 

The One Thing You’d Like to Come Back In Fashion: Parachute pants 

Languages You Speak: None 

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