Darrin founded The Journey in 2002 in the urban core of St. Louis, Missouri. Darrin is Vice President of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and has helped start multiple non-profits in St. Louis. He also serves as Chaplain to the St. Louis Cardinals. Darrin's passion is help people know and live in the gospel.After earning his B.A. in Biblical languages from Southwest Baptist University and a Master's of Divinity (summa cum laude) from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Darrin earned his Doctor of Ministry from Covenant Seminary. Darrin's first book, Church Planter: The Man, The Message, The Mission, with Crossway was released in 2010. Darrin's second book, For the City, with Zondervan was released in early 2011. His new book, The Dude's Guide to Manhood with Thomas Nelson was released in 2014. His next book, Replant, releases in May of 2014. Darrin is married to his high school sweetheart, Amie, and they have four beautiful children: Glory, Grace, Drew, and Delainey.