Meet Chris Railey

Full Name: Christopher James Railey

Chris' Family: Married Cara on July 16, 1999; Sons Canon, Caleb and Cooper.

Ministry Role: Director of The Oaks School of Leadership & Member of the Teaching Team

Favorite order at Starbucks: Grande Americano with cream.

Favorite Movie: Field of Dreams.

Life Motto:  Live with purpose every day.

Favorite Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Things that fascinate me:  Theology, politics, human behavior, and studying what makes great leaders great.

People I would like to meet:  The Pope, The President, Coach K, and the guy who created “Husky” jeans…I’ve got a score to settle with him.

Been in ministry since 1998.

When and where did you get saved: At a kids crusade in Florida when I was 5.

Favorite Singer: Jack Johnson

Peeves: Wind chimes and poorly constructed sentences.

Life-changing moment:  The first time I saw the girl I would marry.

Hidden Talent: Blowing bubbles off my tongue.

Fears: Clowns, dancing and snakes.

Favorite Book: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Quirks: I iron my jeans.

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Least Favorite Food:  Peas and water chestnuts.

What makes you laugh:  My three boys. They are really funny.

What is weird about you:  I have extraordinarily flat feet.

The most exotic place you have been to: Cape Town, South Africa.

The most adventurous thing you have done: Surfing in shark infested waters.

My hero: My Father.