DARRELL
HENDRICKS

As Student Ministry Director, Darrell strives to help students build authentic faith in Christ while preparing them for leadership in their church, schools, community, and the world. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Darrell has been volunteering with the city’s youth since he was fifteen. He and his wife, Shalaya, have six beautiful, bright, bold, insanely loud kids: Treeanna, Darrell, Destiny, Dean, Dariah, and Dash. Darrell enjoys writing music and poetry, singing, and rapping.

Favorite Food:

My favorite food is anything my wife makes—her cooking is “mmm-mmm” good! Her food gives me a taste of what heaven is like.

Favorite Book:

Besides the Bible, my favorite book is The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper, because it’s a story of belief, hope, faith, courage, and determination. 

Life Motto/Quote:

I have two:
“A child with a dream is a child with a future.” – Wintley Phipps
“Serving others serves you best.” – I created this one myself

Favorite Sport:

I’ve played a lot of sports: basketball, swimming, gymnastics, and boxing, but my favorite sport is thumb-wrestling! I’m undisputed, undefeated, and always looking for a worthy opponent.

Favorite Movie/TV Show:

Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness
TV show: MARTIN, starring Martin Lawrence. 

Fun Fact:

I was in a boy band. LOL