Danny Steis
Role at Yates:
Minister of Students
Date started on staff:
February 2012
What I love about Yates:
Yates has been extremely welcoming and accommodating to my family and me. I am very excited to be ministering at a church that has such longevity and low turnover among its ministers.
Family: Married to Johanna since 2006
Marley - born in 2010
Education:
Brewton Parker College, BA in Christian Studies, 2005
Truett Seminary, Baylor University, M.Div., 2010
For fun I enjoy:
Playing with Marley
Cooking
Marvel Comic Books
Guitar stuff
Fishing
Mac Stuff
Ska Music
Stand Up Comedy
Occasionally I play video games when Marley and Johanna are otherwise occupied
Favorite Bible passages:
Genesis 1:27 "God created humankind in his image"
Favorite movies:
I Am Legend
Jurassic Park
Elf
Most of the Marvel superhero movies
Favorite restaurants:
I like local places. I'm excited to see what Durham has to offer. I like BBQ, spicy food, and fish tacos.
Favorite books (after the Bible):
I'm Just Here for the Food - Alton Brown
Sustainable Youth Ministry - Mark DeVries
Favorite teams:
Baylor Bears
Atlanta Braves
Little Giants
Previous job people should know about:
Between College and Seminary I was a construction worker and then a nanny.
Favorite donuts:
Round Rock donuts (home of the two pound donut)