Derrick Skelton
Children's Pastor
Background
Born: Woodruff, South Carolina
Family: My wife, Chrissy, our children: Ella Grace (5), Hudson (4), Sadie Kate (2) and MaryJane (1)
Education: Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling, Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN. Undergrad in Christian Education/ Visual Arts, Lee University, Cleveland, TN
Hobbies: space design and environmental ascetics, running, watching CNN, reading my favorite newspaper, USA Today. Most importantly, spending time with family.
On my playlist: Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Maroon Five, Needtobreathe, Chris Tomlin, The Band Perry, Sugarland, Leeland
What fascinates me: The dynamics of a family… every family is different. Hoarders… people and their personal spaces.
Missionary Journeys: Amsterdam, Holland, Germany, India, Israel, London, Turkey, Tajikistan, Kenya, Guatemala, Mexico, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Canada.
Favorites
Books: Choosing to Cheat by Andy Stanley; How am I Smart? By Dr. Kathy Koch; Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman; The Land Between by Jeff Manion
Food: Anything with pasta... and apple desserts
TV Show: Survivor, Big Brother, Lost and Modern Family
Movie: My wife doesn’t like to watch movies at the theater… I fall asleep watching them at home. Pirates of Caribbean
Actor: Johnny Depp
Actress: Sandra Bullock
Place to pray: a quiet place… or driving the car… with my eyes open!
Sports Team: Alabama, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Thrashers
Bests
Best advice given to me: "Lead by example... God, then family, and then the church." "Never think that you are exempt from divorce… never quit working on your marriage."
My life motto: Be the best husband and father that I can be.
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Any Austin family will do... George W. Bush, Dolly Parton, Billy Graham
Interesting facts about me: Laughter is my best therapy... Starbucks City Mugs from around the world are the only thing I collect... I only write with a Sharpie (I actually have at least 300 in my office).
My heros: Jesus the Christ and anyone who gives of themselves to help another person.