Chris Via - Associate Director for Recruitment

Where did you grow up? How did that place shape who you are today?
I grew up in Marietta, GA, which is a suburb of Atlanta.  Growing up in the South definitely helped to teach me about respecting my elders (Yes, ma'am; no, sir) and gave me a love for Waffle House!

What’s one thing that people are usually surprised to discover about you?
People who meet me, especially outside of a ministry context, are usually surprised to find out that I'm an ordained pastor.
 
Favorite quotation?
"Cool is just a myth." - Donald Miller

If you were one of the seven dwarves, which would you be?
Probably Happy because that's how I go through most of my life.
 
What is the favorite thing about your family?
My wife continues to amaze me every day and our first baby (a girl!) was just born in April!