Family: The Carruthers family is a loud, crazy, passionate, loving, forgiving, and strong family of six. My wife, Alysia, and I met at a summer associational youth camp while attending Hannibal LaGrange University. We have four kids: Jace, 11, Jonas, 10, Addyson, 7, and Ayla, 5.
Ministry history: I have served in different churches around Missouri in a variety of roles, including lead pastor, youth, worship, media & communications, and church planter. I also have more than 10 years of sales and business development experience.
Favorite thing about church as a kid: My favorite thing was sitting with our pastor’s wife while my parents were in different church meetings. She was very influential on me when I was a little kid and always had something fun to do.
Favorite thing about church today: Our small group reminds me of the powerful influence of the church family.
Favorite movies: I am a sucker for sports movies: Rudy, Remember the Titans, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Hoosiers, and Glory Road.
Favorite Scriptures: My life verse is 1 Timothy 4:12 where Paul is challenging Timothy to lead by example despite his youthfulness. Another passage that always helps me find strength in the chaos of life is Psalms 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”