Paul Bonner loves the LORD, his family, and working with teenagers. Paul has a passion to help young people grow in their faith and discover God’s will for their lives. As Youth Minister at Christ United Methodist Church, he ministers to 7th- 12th graders and their families by deepening their relationship with God through creative programming, studying the Bible and connecting them in service to God in the world. He follows a calling to connect the church and the world, so mission and outreach are a big part of Paul’s passion for young people and the entire church.
Before discerning his call into ordained ministry, Paul earned a bachelor degree in business management from Middle Tennessee State University. In May 2004, he finished his master of theological studies degree at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Paul was ordained a deacon in 2007. Paul and his wife Amy have a son when he is not spending time with them he can be found at a local disc [Frisbee] golf course). Paul also enjoys music and playing percussion, racquetball, landscaping, finding new ways to shave time off his household chores, and saving money.