Staff
Chad Haynes — Pastor email
Chad is a native of Las Cruces, NM and graduated from New Mexico State University. God has blessed him with an amazing and unique family. He has been married for 12 years to Angel and has 4 + 4 children. (What on earth does that mean?) Well, he and Angel thought that their family was complete with their 10, 7, and twin 4 year olds, but have recently been blessed with four additional foster children ages 9, 6, 5, and 14 months. Many would call his family situation a circus side show and he is convinced that this is, in fact, a true statement.
Chad has a passion to teach the truth of scripture with practical, real life, authentic application. Second Mile is the pursuit of his on-going dream. Chad longs for the church to be a place where lives are transformed, communities are changed, and glory is given to Jesus as the sustainer and perfector of our faith.
Favorite truth from scripture: “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” 1 Cor 9:24–27Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
Nate Edwards — Youth Pastor email
Nate grew up in Emporia, KS and attended Emporia State University where he earned a teaching degree. During this time, Nate met Tia and they have been married since May, 2003. In August of 2005, Nate became a father to a happy baby boy, Jackson. He is quickly learning the joys and challenges of this role!
Nate currently teaches 6th grade at Doolen Middle School and is excited for the day when he can turn his complete focus toward ministering to youth through Second Mile. His desire is to see teenagers across Tucson develop into passionate, contagious followers of Jesus. Nate longs for the youth of Second Mile to become spiritual influencers in the schools of Tucson.
Favorite quote: “Good relations with the Wookiees, I have.” - Yoda
