Name: Joel Egger
Email: JEgger@SaintPaulUMC.org

Vitals: July 15th, 1980 – Indianapolis, IN.

A little about your family:
My wife Kjerstin, of a little over 2 years, works as a pre-school teacher and is finishing her Bachelor’s Degree from Doane College.

My father, Brant Egger lives in Columbus, NE and works for the Nebraska Department of Roads. My mother, Samm Johnston is a United Methodist pastor and lives in Laruel, NE. I have a younger sister, Jordan, who attends school at Nebraska Wesleyan. My older brother, Colin, lives here in Lincoln and works at The Coffee House and at Cycle Works. My older sister, Gannon Holder, lives in Denver, CO with her husband Chris and home-schools their five amazing children.

What is one thing you love about Saint Paul?
There are many, but, I’m loving the sense of loving community here as well as the peaceful sanctuary.

What do you love most about working for Saint Paul?
The amazing and supportive staff… and the Youth, of course!

Who is the most influential person in your life?
My amazing and loving wife, Kjerstin. She is continually an inspiration to me and many others.

What inspires you?
Music… my inspiration seems to always start with music.

Do you write with you right or left hand?
Righty!

Life long goal:
To publish a play… and drive an Indy Car.

Little known fact about me:
I don’t like over-head lighting.

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be?
Eddie Vedder.

Favorites:
Book: The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

Movie: The Goonies

Food: Steak.

Ice Cream: Kemp’s Caramel Cone Crunch… best ever.

Drink at a Coffee Shop: The Coffee House’s double iced toddy latte with a splash of almond flavoring (made by my brother, Colin)

Song: I have a hard time narrowing it down… right now it’s “Amongst the Waves” by Pearl Jam.

Junk Food: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups… refrigerated, of course.

Childhood Memory: Anytime hanging out with my parents at the Platte Valley Playhouse community theater.