Meet George Flattery

Full name: George Flattery

Nick Name: Pa Pa (from my granddaughter, Georgia)

George's family: Beautiful wife Debbie, three children, Christie, Becky and George, son-in-law, Andrew and granddaughter, Georgia

Ministry Role: Lead Pastor

Dream vacation: 7 days, 6 nights at an all-inclusive in the Caribbean

What's your regular order at Starbucks: Grande bold pick of the day, two creams and one sugar

Favorite movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Life motto: "At least I tried"

Favorite scripture: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Things that fascinate me: People, politics and leaders

People who inspire me are: Henri Nouwen, my father, the apostle Paul

Previous jobs: Painting houses, selling sporting goods, construction (concrete)

One thing that most people don't know about me: I like all kinds of music

I've been in ministry: Since 1980

When and where did you get saved: Childhood, church camps

Music that moves me: folk music

Favorite singer or band: U-2, James Taylor, Switchfoot

Peeves: People who complain and criticize

Life-changing moment: The evening I met Debbie, my wife

Hidden talent: I play the clarinet

Fears: Failure

Favorite book: Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli

Quirks: I laugh at my own jokes

In my spare time I... Play golf, skiing, watching movies, eating at new restaurants

Least favorite food: Tuna noodle casserole

What makes you laugh? Stories with an ironic twist

What is weird about you? When I eat an apple, I eat the whole thing, core, seeds and all.

The most exotic place you've even been to: Iran

The most adventurous thing you've ever done: Sky diving

Least favorite thing to do: Rake leaves, shovel snow (that's why we live in a townhouse)