Chris Jarrell

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Gender Male
Industry Communications or Media
Occupation Pastor
Location Stephens City, Virginia, United States
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Introduction I am a passionate follower of Christ. I do my best to follow and to live out the pattern Christ has set for us through out Scripture. I am a devoted husband of 20 years to an amazing person, Lora. I am the father to two incredible boys Torin Christopher and Declan Asher and one amazing daughter Norah Grace. I have been in ministry for 20 years and love what God has called me to do as I live this amazing journey. Currently, I am the Lead Pastor at Lakeside Community Church in Algoma, Wisconsin. I started here November 2012. We have served at National Community Church since May 2007 as a Campus Pastor at the Kingstowne Location.
Interests My faith, sports especially baseball, football, and hockey, I am a hugh Pittsburgh fan. I enjoy great music. I enjoy reading, I read 2 to 3 books a week. Working out at the Y. Starbucks...Caramel Macchiato, Frappucino, Maple, Gingerbread, Eggnog Lattes.
Favorite Movies Remember the Titans, O Brother Where Art Thou, Gladiator (with Russell Crowe), Grease, Meet the Parents, The Incredibles, Cars, Rocky Balboa
Favorite Music U2, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Shane and Shane, Hillsong United, Jars of Clay, Mumford and Sons, Josh Garrels, Foo Fighters, Switchfoot, Beastie Boys, Needtobreathe, Maroon 5, NCC Worship
Favorite Books So many let me give you my top twenty...In the Pit With A Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson, Cirque Du Soliel: The Spark by Lyn Heward & John U. Bacon, Confessions of a Pastor by Craig Groeschel, Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell, Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley, Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley, The Creative Pastor by Ed Young Jr., Buzzmarketing by Mark Hughes, You by Ed Young Jr., Facedown by Matt Redman, 7 Practices of Effective Ministry by Andy Stanley, Breakout Churches by Thom Rainer, Blue Like Jazz by David Miller, Searching For God Knows What by Donald Miller, No Perfect People Allowed by John Burke, The Great Good Place Ray Oldenburg