17. The Church of Now Podcast // Brad Perry - 2:6

Today we have Brad Perry on the podcast!  Brad grew up in East Tennessee and joined the Marine Corps after high school and served during the first Gulf War. He began coaching wrestling in 1992 at the club level and eventually coached high school and the NCWA Collegiate level. During his coaching he coached 15 state medalist and had 3 state champions. He also won 2 TSSAA Coach of the Year awards. Brad also served for 6 years as a youth leader and deacon at his home church before serving a total of 19 years on staff at Poplar Ridge Christian Church as youth minister for 14 years and senior pastor for 5 years. He currently serves as the Area Director of FCA for Kingsport and Sullivan County. With the help of great volunteers FCA is currently reaching over 1,000 students in our public school systems. Brad has been married to his wife, Shawna, for 31 years and has a son and a daughter. Brad says that his family is by far his best accomplishment.