Jared Lyons

Jared Lyons

Areas of Ministry: AMPED (Jr. High) and MOR (Sr. High)

Family: Married to the most amazing woman on earth, Ali Lyons. We have one kid who is black and fluffy and takes the form of a Yorkie-Poo. His named Lambeau.

Saved: I was saved in 1999 during a good old-fashioned altar call in a small town Baptist church.

Education: B.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University (DBU)

Previous Lines of Work: I have been serving on a church staff since I was a junior in high school. I started out working as an intern and worked my way up to be the Youth Associate at Christ Church Plano (2004–2007). I then served as an intern and worked my way up to be the Student Pastor at the Met Church (2007–2011).

One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: The study of different world religions and the diverse cultures of this world.

FAVORITE
Books: Crazy Love (by Francis Chan); Forgotten God (by Francis Chan)  
Food: Breakfast food
Snack Food: Smoothies
Movie: Gladiator
TV Shows: SportsCenter, 24, The Office
Musical Artists: Shane & Shane; Jesus Culture
Actors: Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington; Clive Owen 
Time of Day: Around 9:00 am
Season: Fall
Place in the World: The Caribbean  
Place to Pray: Starbucks   
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Riding my motorcycle, working out, reading/studying/hanging out at Starbucks
Scripture: The Book of Romans
Story: The life of Joseph
Sports Team: Green Bay Packers (I bleed green and gold!)
Sports: Football; soccer; golf; ping-pong

LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Poultry (I am allergic!)
Snack Food: Hot Tamales 
Time of Day: After lunch
Season: Tornado season 
Place in the World: The desert  
Sports Team: 2010 Canadian Olympic hockey team; anyone playing against the Packers

Best Thing Someone Said to You: “I am proud of you.”   

Life Motto: Matthew 22:37–40    

Three People I’d Like to Meet: Vince Lombardi; C.S. Lewis; The Apostle Paul     

My Heroes: My parents for raising me; my wife, Ali, for putting up with me      

One of My Greatest Experiences with God: My wedding       

Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I am an Eagle Scout. I was a stunt leader in college (the guy who throws the girls in the air at football games). I have mastered the art of lip-syncing.