Archives: Staff

Rory James

What is your hidden talent or fun fact about you?

I can whistle like a bird.

What is the best thing about Houston?

Networking made easy.

What drew you to your current role/ministry?

I had a natural knack for it.

What do you enjoy most about being on staff at FPC?

Not being tethered to a desk.

Most memorable FPC moment?

The day we found the Grand Hall underwater.

Favorite workday lunch spot?

My delicious food from home.

What year did you start working at FPC?

2013

What is your go-to Chick-Fil-A order?

No-Eat-There

If you could have dinner with anyone (past, present, or future) who would it be and why?

Mansa Abubakarii II. Emperor of the Malian Kingdom

What music are you listening to right now?

Drake, Jay Z, and Beyonce

What is your favorite TV show or movie?

Forest Gump

What is one of the most memorable experiences of your life?

When I met my wife.

What inspires you?

Imagery and History

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Chocolate

Chris O’Malley

Describe your job in 10 words or fewer.

Makin’ movies for the Lord

 

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

Shawshank Redemption, Captain Fantastic, Jurassic Park

 

What is your hidden talent or fun fact about you?

I like building microphones and rewiring guitars

 

Most memorable FPC moment?

Filming Pre-recorded worship services in 2020

 

What year did you start working at FPC?

2013

 

Who is your favorite author?

Chuck Palahniuk

 

What is something God has been teaching you lately?

Patience

 

What music are you listening to right now?

Taylor Swift, Death Cab for Cutie, Kevin Divine

 

What is your favorite TV show or movie?

Ted Lasso

 

What is one of the most memorable experiences of your life?

Skiing into a tree on a church ski trip

 

What inspires you?

Talented people

Jon Crantz

Describe your job in 10 words or fewer.

Pastor, adviser, counselor, teacher, preacher, developer, supervisor, motivator, listener & supporter.

What’s one of your favorite scriptures?

Matthew 6:33

What are your top 3 favorite movies?

Three Amigos

What is your hidden talent or fun fact about you?

I have been playing the guitar for 30 years.

What is the best thing about Houston?

The people (and the food)

What drew you to your current role/ministry?

The call of God to serve at FPC

What do you enjoy most about being on staff at FPC?

We simultaneously are passionate about the Gospel and love to have fun

Most memorable FPC moment?

(I can’t just pick one)

Favorite workday lunch spot?

Ono Poke

What year did you start working at FPC?

2003

What is your go-to Chick-Fil-A order?

12 count nugget with honey mustard sauce

If you could have dinner with anyone (past, present, or future) who would it be and why?

Will Ferrell – I would laugh throughout the entire meal

Who is your favorite author?

Dallas Willard/Eugene Peterson

What is something God has been teaching you lately?

Patience and trust.

What music are you listening to right now?

Robbie Seay Band

What is your favorite TV show or movie?

The Office

What is one of the most memorable experiences of your life?

Witnessing (in person) Mount St. Helens erupting, May 18, 1980

What inspires you?

Kindness, honesty, loyalty, and humility.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?

Baskin Robbins Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup