Tom May
Elder
Influences: Grandparents, mom and dad, my wife Clair, Randall Packer, Bill Camp, Brian Short, Larry Glabe, R.C. Sproul, The Crossing pastors and elders.
Epic Moments: Graduation from high school and college, marriage to Clair, my new birth in Christ, births of Ashley and Aaron, trip to England, my first service at The Crossing, birth of grandson Hoyt, and sunsets at Turtle Bay, Oahu.
Education: University of Alabama; George Washington University.
Favorite Bands/Music: Instrumental smooth jazz.
Best Invention: Tiny digital hearing aids; DVDs with English subtitles.
Favorite Book(s): Future Grace by John Piper, The Language of God by Francis S. Collins, You: Staying Young by Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, How Long O Lord by D. A. Carson, The Invisible Hand by R. C. Sproul, Grace Unknown by R. C. Sproul, The Painted House by John Grisham, The Testament by John Grisham, The Chamber by John Grisham, Father,Son,and Holy Spirit by Bruce A. Ware.
Favorite Movies: Dances with Wolves, Forest Gump, Enemy at the Gate, Saving Private Ryan, Titanic.
Favorite Shows: 24, Man vs. Wild, Dirty Jobs, Planet Earth, American Idol, Coach, Everbody Loves Raymond.
Spare Time: Reading, working out, house repair, and being with friends and family.
Fear Factors: Public speaking, snakes, home invasions, written exams, hydroplaning and figure eights on ice in the car.
Biggest Frustration: Winter in Missouri, raking leaves, getting sick, and getting old.
Passion: My family; White Castle hamburgers.
What Motivates Me: Fear; receiving encouragement and inspiration from others.
Personal Motto: "There's no place like home"