Jim Beaty
Operations Director/Elder
Influences: God, my wife, mom & dad.
Epic Moments: Proposing to my wife, daughter's first day of kindergarten, every time I've been in Rocky Mountain National Park, and my Father-in-law's death.
Education: BA Psychology, Missouri Western University; PhD Organizational Psychology, Colorado State University.
Favorite Bands/Music: Journey, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Kenny G, Clay Crosse, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, anything 80s.
Best Invention: Bible on cell phone.
Favorite Book(s): Desiring God by John Piper, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker, Total Truth by Nancy R. Pearcey and Phillip E. Johnson, Each for the Other by Bryan Chapell and Kathy Chapell, Shepherding Your Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.
Favorite Movies: The Princess Bride, My Cousin Vinny, Christmas Vacation, most Tom Cruise movies in the 80s and 90s.
Favorite Shows: 24, Seinfeld, Law & Order (the original).
Spare Time: Playing any sport (except basketball), family time, and eating.
Fear Factors: My kids getting hurt.
Biggest Frustration: Slackers.
Passion: My wife and kids.
Motivation: Know God more.
Personal Motto: Ask forgiveness rather than permission.