Darin became our lead pastor in August 2010. Before that he helped launch Bridge Church in 2007 serving in the role of Worship and Students pastor. Darin and his wife Deborah were married in 2007 one month after the launch of Bridge Church. They have three great kids: Landon, Emmaline, and Isaac. Darin has a Bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University, as well as masters and doctoral degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Since 2018 Darin has also served Bridge’s local church network, The Greater Cleveland Baptist Association, as Associational Mission Strategist. In this role he helps utilize shared resources between nearly fifty churches to encourage pastors, train leaders, and develop gospel partnerships to reach greater Cleveland and beyond. For fun the Averys enjoy hanging out with other families and friends, bike riding, swimming at the outdoor YMCA, and exploring Lake County’s many beautiful Metro Parks.