Shay Roush

Teaching Pastor

Influences: My mom, Tim Keller, John Piper

Epic Moments: The day I decided to not go to law school but to go into full time ministry, the death of my father, my wedding day, and the births of my three children.

Education: BA in Political Science from Mizzou; Master of Divinity from Trinity Seminary.

Favorite Bands/Music: Bruce Springsteen, Simon & Garfunkel, 80’s music, Dwight Yokam.

Best Invention: The Super Bowl, March Madness.

Favorite Book(s): Desiring God by John Piper, Lincoln by David Herbert Donald, Truman by David McCullough, Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.

Favorite Movies: It’s a Wonderful Life, Dial “M” for Murder.

Favorite Shows: Seinfeld, Law & Order, Sports Center, The McLaughlin Group.

Spare Time: Run, watch sports, read biographies, time with the wife and kids, and golf.

Fear Factors: Bad smells, being in a car with a slow driver.

Passion: God, my family, Cardinal baseball, and Tiger football.

Personal Motto: “Happy Wife, Happy Life,” “Don’t take yourself too seriously.”