Daryl Crouch Daryl Crouch @darylcrouch After almost 20 years in ministry, Daryl became the Senior Pastor of Green Hill Church in April 2012. He has served churches in Texas and East Tennessee. He completed Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from UT Chattanooga, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Deborah and they have 3 children. Ministry Spotlight Article3 Ways the Local Church is Ready for Challenging Times by Daryl CrouchOur community was just making progress in recovery efforts from a recent tornado when threats from the coronavirus re-ordered our lives again. Our daily rhythms changed quickly, but neither a tornado nor a virus has changed our gospel mission. In fact, we are discovering that we were built for this kind of moment. Just as Continue… Continue... Faith ArticleThe threat of a virus can’t undo Jesus’ victory by Daryl CrouchHow is it possible that a virus could create so much disruption, travail, and death? We see many good news stories of heroes stepping up to serve people affected by this disease, but the dominant storyline here is devastation. Many people are fighting for their lives, and many are losing that battle. Others face financial Continue… Continue... Culture Article3 ways the local church is ready for challenging times by Daryl CrouchOur community was just making progress in recovery efforts from a recent tornado when threats from the coronavirus re-ordered our lives again. Our daily rhythms changed quickly, but neither a tornado nor a virus has changed our gospel mission. In fact, we are discovering that we were built for this kind of moment. Just as Continue… Continue... Gender Issues Article16 quick takes on gender and sexuality by Daryl CrouchRecently, our church hosted an event called “Truth Talks,” covering the issues of gender and sexuality and led by Dan Darling and Josh Wester. Our purpose for the event was to help students and parents navigate these important topics from a biblical, Christ-centered perspective and to provide context for ongoing conversations between parents and children Continue… Continue... Christian Living Article4 steps toward unity (and away from evangelical tribalism) by Daryl CrouchWhen my brother and I would fight as kids, I remember my Mom saying, “Can’t we all just get along?” In this era of evangelical tribalism, I find myself asking the same question. But the real issue runs deeper than why we won’t hold hands and sing Kumbaya at camps, conventions, and conferences. Is it Continue… Continue... Christian Living ArticleHow Christians can promote peace in their communities through prayer by Daryl CrouchEnvied by most of the world, the citizens of the United States enjoy the freedom to hold and espouse diverse political views. Those views, however, do not emerge in a vacuum. They are shaped by our human experience, our family background, and our religious convictions. For example, in 1961 President John F. Kennedy signed the Continue… Continue... Ministry Video ExplainerHow should pastors discuss difficult issues? by Daryl CrouchDaryl Crouch shares how pastors can approach discussing difficult cultural issues with their congregations. Daryl is the Senior Pastor of Green Hill Church in Tennessee. Continue... Family ArticleWhy parenting is about more than the pursuit of happiness by Daryl Crouch“Your friends may tell you having kids has made them happier. They’re probably lying.” That’s the opening line in a recent article written by Yoni Blumberg at CNBC’s website. After rolling that grenade into the room, he goes on to describe the financial burden of children. His point is simple: “You will save money if you don’t have Continue… Continue... Christian Living Video ExplainerWhat is the best way for churches to build relational bridges in their communities? by Daryl CrouchContinue... Christian Living Article4 reasons Christians skip church by Daryl CrouchMany people who profess Jesus as Lord have tapped out of church. Pew Research recently released findings that reveal that 61 percent of people who consider themselves religious rarely or never attend church services, while 82 percent of people who call themselves somewhat religious or somewhat spiritual or both rarely or never attend church. As Continue… Continue...