Meet Andrea Lathrop

Full name: Andrea Faye Lathrop

Nick Name: My mom called me "Sissy-a-pooh"

Andrea's family: Married Justin on May 28, 2000; daughter, McKenna and son, Parker

Ministry role: I serve The Oaks as the World Missions and Community Relations Pastor by leading the missions efforts. I also lead and serve by developing and implementing ministry strategies through project management.

Dream vacation: Cabin in the Colorado mountains near some charming town with lots of coffee shops or a 4 week tour through western Europe

Regular order at Starbucks: tall decaf non-fat latte

Favorite scripture: Philippians 4:2 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves."

People who inspire me are: Those who serve and love without recognition or pay
 
Previous job or line of work: Operations Director for residential home builder

Favorite Peeps: my family and my best friends

When and where did you get saved: Ft. Wayne, IN – First A/G 1992

Music that moves me: classical; worship; anything by Chicago

Favorite singer or band: REO Speedwagon, Kristi Northup and Clayton Brooks

Peeves: People who chew with their mouth open

What sport are you not good at? Is roller skating a sport? If so, that’s one of mine.

Fears: Missing out on my kids as they grow up

Favorite books: Lord of the Rings trilogy and anything by Jane Austin, Donald Miller & CS Lewis

In my spare time I... spend time drinking coffee and sharing my deepest thoughts with my dear friends.

Favorite TV show: The Office, Seinfeld; Notre Dame football games or Indiana University basketball games

What makes you laugh? Alishia’s laugh; my husband’s dry sense of humor

The most exotic place you've ever been to: Bohol in the Philippines

Least favorite thing to do: Watch a gory or scary movie