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Brother Darryl is a native of Phil Campbell, Alabama.  He is married to Karyn Oliver Bates.  He has two daughters, Kassie and Regan.  Bro. Darryl was called into ministry in 2000 at Mountain View Baptist Church in Phil Campbell, where he began serving as a lay youth worker.  Later that year, he was called to be Director of Youth and Education at Mountain View Baptist.  As they were actively involved in missions, God called them to pastor a mission church in Stratton, Colorado in 2002, where they served until 2004.  They have been at Logan Road since about mid-2004.  Brother Darryl is actively involved with youth-league sports in the community and pursues sports-related ministry whenever possible.  Brother Darryl has a Master's Degree in Christian Counseling.  He has a motorcycle and he and Karyn ride whenever possible.

Favorite food: steak

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13

Favorite Bible Character: Old Testament-David; New Testament-Paul

Hobbies: Motorcycle Riding, Baseball, Softball, Reading