Family: Jen and I met in college; have been married for 26 years this May. Three kids: Kait (and Adrian!), Megan, Derrick
Birthday: January 26
Birthplace: Spooner, Wisconsin
How did you first come to United and get started doing ministry?
I started as a youth pastor and music director in Richland Center, WI at a small Baptist Church. Then, our little family of five moved to South Bend, IN to take a worship pastor position. We moved to Minnesota and then back to Hartland Wisconsin, where we became part of a EFCA church there. I was ordained in the Free Church in 2011, and then (this is another HUGE God story) received a phone call from Mat Lewis when we were looking for a change. We came “home” to Crook in August 2011.
Favorite movie(s): The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite food/snack: Sushi
Favorite flavor of ice cream and why: Ben & jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch. It’s the only flavor I can eat an entire pint of in one sitting
Favorite invention: Jeep Wrangler
What are your hobbies/interests? Jeeping and skiing in the mountains.
What is on your iPod/cassette player right now? Shane and Shane’s Psalm, Vol.2
What is in your current reading list? The Gospel Comes With a House Key by Rosario Butterfield
Describe yourself using ONLY 5 words: Adventurous – Passionate – Talkative – Feel deeply
What has God been teaching you recently? Taking care of my soul in relationship with God and people is the most important thing I can do for the long haul.
What inspires you? The people of the community who step up when bad times hit
What is your greatest challenge? Living up to what I know
What drives you crazy? Bad driving
What was your most memorable experience? My mission trip to Indonesia in 2010
Email: jeepman.pierce@gmail.com