Meet the Pastor
It is important for you to remember...
A graduate of Wake Forest University Divinity School and Belmont University, Pastor Andrew Daugherty is a native of Crossville, Tenn.
He later joined the staff of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C., as assistant to the general counsel in work with religious liberty coalitions and legal research.
In 2004, he moved to Dallas to accept a pastoral residency staff position at Wilshire Baptist Church, funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment.
In the fall of 2006, Andrew became the founding pastor of Christ Church.
He is married to Rachael, an adoption counselor at Buckner International in Dallas, Texas. They have one pet, a red-haired golden retriever named Bella.
Andrew is a lover of Chicago Cubs baseball, folk/rock music, religion and spirituality, religious liberty education, poetry, songwriting and weimaraners (but don't tell Bella).
Q and A...
What is in your ipod?
The Once Soundtrack, Joshua Bell, Dashboard Confessional, David Wilcox, Derek Webb
What are some of your favorite movies?
Good Will Hunting, Garden State, Best in Show, Dead Poets Society, Once
What books/magazines are currently on your nightstand?
The Christian Century; The New Yorker; Living Buddha, Living Christ; Everything Must Change; Leaving Church; Leadership in Congregations
What activities are you into?
The last year and a half has mostly been devoted to renovating our "new old home." The house was built in 1914 and once served as the parsonage for the old Methodist Church downtown. We love the history of it. But I don't think we knew what we were signing up for. We have had so much help from our family and friends. They have taught us a lot about demolition, painting, laying tile, grouting, lighting, plumbing, and genuine community.
What is your favorite thing about Christ Church so far?
The people. It takes some special people to start a church from scratch. The sense of worship and community we share already is a gift. All of us are pitching in and doing our part to "be church." It's humbling, and it gives me great hope in the future of the church.