Darren DePaul - Director of Youth Ministry
Darren DePaul, Director of Youth and Families, appreciates the opportunity to teach young people about God’s Word. Through the teaching of the Gospel, Darren walks with students as they grow and are challenged in their faith. Darren is constantly amazed at the transforming work Jesus is doing in the hearts and minds of the young people involved in Mitchell Road's youth ministry. Darren’s greatest desire is that our young would truly know and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Darren arranges weekly meetings that are times of worship, Gospel teaching and fun. In addition to these weekly meetings, exciting trips are planned throughout the year. Darren sees relationships as a fundamental part of the youth ministry at Mitchell Road. Darren would love to see more and more young people as a part of the Mitchell Road community.
Darren came to Mitchell Road in July 2006. He is married to Jenny, and has two daughters. Darren enjoys mountain biking, reading, and spending time with his family.
More about Darren:
Degrees: B.A. History & Secondary Education from Geneva College; Master of Divinity from Trinity School for Ministry
Service at MRPC: Darren has been with Mitchell Road for 5 1/2 years
Interesting fact: Darren enjoys surfing
Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2; Ephesians 2:1-10
Favorite food: Pizza (from Dellaventura’s in Greer)
Favorite book: The Cross Centered Life
Favorite quote: “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s Grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s Grace.” Jerry Bridges
Books he recommends:
Note to Self by Joe Thorn; Death by Love by Mark Driscoll; Cross-Centered Life by CJ Mahaney; Forever by Paul David Tripp; You Can Change by Tim Chester
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