Shawn Hayes

Shawn HayesWhere did you grow up?
Bloomington, IL

Where did you go to school?
Bradley

What do you do during the day?
I analyze investment properties.

What do you read?
WSJ, Ann Coulter

What have you been listening to recently?
Rush

Biggest challenge?
Loving other peoples’ children as much as I love my own

Favorite Movie?
Major League

What are you passionate about now, that you didn’t even consider a few years ago?
Revitilizing Peoria’s old neighborhoods

What was your greatest childhood ambition?
President, pro baseball player, CEO of Pepsi

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Exactly what I am now, but with more kids

Who is your greatest inspiration?
My wife

What inspires you?
Optimism

Favorite snack?
Mocha

What do you love about Imago Dei?
What I love most about Imago Dei is that we are a community of believers who are constantly seeking the Way of Jesus. I love the authenticity of our people. I love being able to be real with problems, questions, hurts, and doubts, not having to pretend that you’ve got it all together because the dirty little secret is that nobody has it all together. I love the biblical teaching that we receive on Sundays. And I love the passion for our community and fellow man that is demonstrated throughout the week by those who choose to serve others. I am inspired weekly by this love.

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