Graham Cook
Vice-Chairman, Executive Team, Worship & Arts Ministries
Where I grew up:
Brownwood, TX
Education:
BSE from Baylor University, MTS from Truett Seminary
Spouse:
Storey Cook
Kids:
Cambell, Grayer
Why Harris Creek?
I was drawn to the vision and mission of Harris Creek--to "seek the welfare of the city." I love that Harris Creek is a church that insists on being involved in God's work outside of the church. My family and I want to be part of that movement.
Favorite Books:
The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, The Open Secret, Transforming Mission, The Things They Carried, Into the Wild
Strange Hobby:
I'm obsessed with Wikipedia. I look up anything I don't know on Wikipedia, which I guess means what I know is about 80% correct.
Something I've always wanted to do:
Drive the entire length of route 66 and take long enough to enjoy it.
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Brady Herbert
Executive Team
Where I grew up:
Borger, TX
Education:
Crockett Elementary School (Certificate of Completion) in 1993; Borger Middle School (nothing to show for it) in 1997; Borger High School (High School Diploma) in 2001; Baylor University (B.B.A in Human Resource Management and Real Estate) in 2005; and Truett Seminary (MDiv in Theology) in 2008
Spouse:
Becca Herbert
Kids:
Camden Beck (8/3/11) and two French Bulldogs named Amos and Zoey
Why Harris Creek?
I love the mission and vision that the church has of seeking the welfare of the city. I also love the way people at Harris Creek are focused on living out that mission on a daily basis. I frequently say that Harris Creek is the "perfect" church for Becca and I because we truly believe it doesn’t get any better than this place. Needless to say, we are very blessed to be a part of this community.
Favorite Music:
Drew Greenway and Rebecca Harris; Coldplay; Robbie Seay; The Killers; David Crowder Band; Ray Lamontagne; Rend Collective Experiment; and Jay-Z
Favorite Books:
What Are People For? by Wendell Berry; The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Daring Greatly by Brené Brown; The Tipping Point, Outliers, or anything by Malcolm Gladwell; Switch by Chip and Dan Heath; God in Search of Man by Abraham Joshua Heschel; Walking on Water by Madeleine L'Engle; The Problem of Pain, The Weight of Glory, or anything by C.S. Lewis; A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller; In the Name of Jesus by Henri Nouwen; The Different Drum by M. Scott Peck; So Beautiful by Leonard Sweet; The Crucified Life by A.W. Tozer; A Plain Account of Christian Perfection by John Wesley; and The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
Books of the Bible: Ruth, James, Amos, Colossians, and Matthew
Most interesting thing you may not know about me:
I ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain and actually got hit by a bull (and obviously lived to tell about it).
Follow Brady on twitter!
http://twitter.com/bradyherbert
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Bob Howard
Missions
Where I grew up:
Stephenville, TX
Education:
Stephenville HS
Spouse:
Lisa Howard
Kids:
Bobby (17), Joseph (13)
Why Harris Creek?
It's hard to put my finger on. At first it was the people who brought us to Harris Creek. But, since then we get the feeling that God is up to something special here. We feel God has called us to grow and worship in a different environment than most people have grown up in since the 70's.
Favorite Music:
I have rock, light rock, country, classical, and all things in between on my iPhone.
Favorite Books:
Anything "growth" related. I don't waste my time on the others.
Favorite Movies:
Shawshank Redemption and Tombstone
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Bill Killian
Youth Ministry
Where I grew up:
Denver City, TX
Education:
BA from Texas Tech. MS from Baylor University
Spouse:
Margaret Killian
Kids:
Scott (39), Gary (36).
Why Harris Creek:
We loved the people and personality of the church when we joined in the early 90's, and we still do!
Strange Hobby:
Carving birds, fish, and animals out of wood.
Something I've always wanted to do:
Shoot a bear.
Person(s) who have most influenced my faith:
My parents.
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Stefan LeRow
College & Young Professionals Ministries
Where I grew up:
San Antonio, TX
Education:
Texas A&M University
Spouse:
Vanessa LeRow
Kids:
Kaden (16), Kedall (11), Kase (9), Kyle (5)
Why Harris Creek?
We believe Harris Creek equips and challenges members to be Kingdom bringers in our community and we want to partner with God in His redemptive work here, in our city and to the ends of the earth.
Favorite Music:
Texas Country (Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn)
Best Restaurant I've ever been to:
Cheeves Brothers in Temple, TX
Something I've always wanted to do:
Sail the Mediterranean with Vanessa
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Bo Routh
Chairman, Executive Team
Where I grew up:
Sebastopol, CA
Education:
BS in Political Science from Santa Clara University ('92), JD from Baylor Law School ('96)
Spouse:
Brooke Routh
Kids:
Will (12), and Gus (10)
Why Harris Creek?
God is up to something special at Harris Creek, I believe. In the process He is teaching us how to live authentically in community, to love Him and others deeply, and to share the good news of His redeeming love with our city and world.
Favorite Books:
Mere Christianity, Way of the Wild Heart, Lonesome Dove, Undaunted Courage
Strange Hobby:
Bow hunting - Solo backcountry wilderness hunts are my favorite.
Favorite Movies:
Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, It's a Wonderful Life, To Kill a Mockingbird
Email:
Jim Underwood
Secretary, Children's Ministry
Where I grew up:
I grew up anywhere and everywhere (from Kansas and California to Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio) but at least my kids are all native Texans.
Education:
BA in Political Science from Oklahoma Baptist University ('84), JD from Ohio State University ('87)
Spouse:
Carol Ann Underwood
Kids:
Travis (19), Tyler (17), and Tanner (12)
Why Harris Creek?
People who come to Harris Creek tend to be those who are seeking to live an authentic life of faith rather than just playing church. It's a privilege to be surrounded by, to worship with, and to serve along such warm and real people.
Favorite Books:
Mere Christianity (CS Lewis), Edge of Eternity (Randy Alcorn), Undaunted Courage (Meriwether Lewis), Thomas Jefferson and the Opening of the American West (Stephen Ambrose), The Ragamuffin Gospel (Brennan Manning), and the book of Philippians (Paul).
Most interesting thing you may not know about me:
Magic Johnson was a classmate of mine at Main Street Elementary School, Lansing, Michigan (now known as Magic Johnson Elementary School)
Favorite Movies:
Joe vs. the Volcano, Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, Notting Hill, Forest Gump, and Remember the Titans
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Mark Welstead
Community Ministries
Where I grew up:
Nebraska, Arizona, and Montana...but I got to Waco as fast as I could. My family moved to Waco as I entered high school and we never left.
Education:
BBA from Baylor University
Spouse:
Carol Welstead
Kids:
Son Matt Welstead, wife Emmalie, grandson John live in Waco
Daughter Melissa Welstead lives in San Antonio
Why Harris Creek:
More than 15 years ago, Carol and I were looking for a church. We visited Harris Creek and never left. That was two worship centers and two pastors ago, but we still call Harris Creek home.
Favorite Music:
Brad Paisley; Trace Adkins; Craig Morgan; Coldplay; and James Taylor
Favorite Books:
Anything written by: Brad Thor; Brad Meltzer; David Baldacci; Michael Connelly; Michael Palmer; and Vince Flynn
Most interesting thing you may not know about me:
I am 6'6" tall and my mother is 4'11". I also never liked reading as a child, but now it is my favorite hobby.
Life Goal:
Balance in my work, family and spiritual life
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