Getting to know ... Dan, team leader at Stanton

My name is Dan and I am a Jacksonville native. Born October 10th, 1980 at Baptist Medical Center, I was delivered C-section because the doctors said my head was too big. Although this could be called a "setback", I used it to my advantage and with my slightly larger-than-average brain I managed to graduate from Stanton College Preparatory School in 1999. I now lead Young Life there and have since 2006.

I was introduced to Young Life early on because both of my folks were involved. Camp at Windy Gap and Southwind were awesome as a staff kid. I got to see relational ministry in action before I knew what relational ministry was. I also sat through a ton of team meetings and staff parties most of which I didn't understand - but I do now and, surprisingly, they do serve a purpose.

For me, the most valuable part of leading is the joy that comes from taking part in God's economy: the more I share Christ, the more I receive. Plus, my kids are awesome.

One of my favorite things to do is program at weekend and/or month long camps. I was a theatre major at Flagler College and it has been a gift to be able to continue creating characters and stories that both make people laugh and communicate the Gospel.

I was also hit by a car when I was twelve and fractured my huge skull. But I fractured their windshield too so I see it as a tie.