Nick Benoit

e: nbenoit@rockharbor.org
p: 714-384-0914 x124 (But really…don’t bother.)
Ministry: Arts
Job Title: Arts Director
Hometown: Temperance, MI
Family: Me, Karen, Finnden (our son) and our two dogs, Webber and Bailey.

In 10 words or less…

Describe your job.
Find creative people to express God in creative ways.
Describe a normal day.
Meeting. Brainstorming. Meeting. Emailing. Meeting. Building something. Meeting. Rehearsal.
Meetings…love ‘em or hate ‘em?
Hmm. Love is a little strong, but I like collaboration.
Favorite accomplishment/project since joining staff?
Pretty much anytime I have an intelligent thing to add.
One thing people don’t realize about the staff that they need to know?
We’re still figuring it out.
Tell us a story of what you’ve seen God do through your ministry [use more than 10 if you need to].
I’m so fortunate to get to watch as people come alive. There’s a moment when someone recognizes that the way they are uniquely made has a place in God’s kingdom, a place in His Church, a place in the lives of others…that’s an amazing moment to witness.

This or that:

Beach or mountains?
Mountains. (I’m learning something about myself!)
PC or Mac?
I’m a mac.
Coldplay or U2?
No.
Sports or arts?
Seriously? Do we have to fall into these two categories? Jeff? Well, I’m not the “sports director,” so I think we know where I land. Thanks, Jeff, for taking me back to high school.
Creative or administrative?
Creative.
Skinny jeans or comfortable ones?
Now we’re just being divisive. Who’s to say that skinny jeans can’t be comfortable?

Randoms:

Most embarrassing moment?
My freshmen year in college I was in the choir. First concert. I was a little nervous. I managed to trip down the aisle, face-plant on the stairs, fall off the risers and trip down the stairs. All in one concert. Awesome.
Favorite date spot in the OC?
I do like the big orange balloon. Yes, I’m 11-years old.
In the next 5 years, I will….
…have about 5 more years of experience in being awesome.
The best movie of all time is clearly…
Clue. (Seriously, who doesn’t love choosing their own ending?)
Everyone should read…
The Bible (Can I have my gold star now?)
Favorite Todd Proctor song?
Pharaoh, Pharaoh (CA Style)