DARREN YOUNGSTROM

Darren spent 20 years working directly with students and young people. He began as a middle school teacher. Following his time in the classroom, he worked as the Atlanta Area Director for Student Venture and finally as Director of Students at North Point Community Church. In those roles he traveled around the world speaking to students about their purpose and meaning in life.

Today he is the Lead Pastor at New Vintage Church in Santa Rosa, CA, where he and his team have recently relaunched a thriving student ministry, growing family ministry and vibrant weekly gathering.

He loves his wife Mollie and their crew of 3 awesome kids. As a child, he lived in both Illinois and Ohio resulting in diehard affection for his beloved Buckeyes, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears! His other loves include track and field and all forms of pizza.