Andy Engstrom
Title: Director of Live Audio Production
Department: Technical Arts (NRH Campus)
Joined Gateway Staff: I began my journey with Gateway Church on August 31, 2007.
Areas of Ministry: I'm responsible for the technical elements at the NRH Campus.
Family: Wife—Catherine,(Married 11/17/90; Daughter—Blythe (Born 10/01/95); Daughter—Claire (Born 11/26/98)
Saved: 1978, at my Grandmother's house with a visit from Pastor Diamond
Previous Lines of Work: I’ve been working in the entertainment field for many years, most recently for Walt Disney World (since 1988).
One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Finding the courage to write a candid bio, or rather, those who enjoy writing a bio. It’s fascinating to me, the pains involved with writing about oneself.
FAVORITE
Books: I've always been fond of vintage Stephen King
Food: Scallops
Snack Food: Tortilla chips
Movies: The Bourne trilogy
TV Shows: Anything on the Travel or History Channels
Music: My taste is varied, but I enjoy anything with a contemporary blues edge
Actor: Ronald Reagan
Time of Day: 12 midnight
Season: Fall, because of the leaves changing
Place in the World: Camden, Maine
Place to Pray: In my car (turned off and closed tight) or at home with my family
Recreational Activities/Hobbies: Golf, basketball, bicycling, spending any available time with my family
Scripture: Mathew 11:15
Sports Team: Cowboys (of course) and the Celtics
Sport: To play and watch—basketball or golf (depending on the season)
LEAST FAVORITE
Food: Raw onions
Snack Food: Sunflower seeds (really because of the mess …)
Time of Day: 5 am
Season: The cold of winter
Place in the World: Asheville, NC
Sports Team: Any Miami team
Best Thing Someone Said to You: Nice hair
Life Motto: Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31, NIV)
Three People I’d Like to Meet: Ronald Reagan, Leonardo Da Vinci, Ben Franklin
My Hero: I'm looking forward to meeting him one day in the future—the one who saved me.
One of My Greatest Experiences with God: Being a father, a husband and a son. Also, this adventure with Gateway Church.
Most People Don’t Know This About Me: I attended Airborne School with the US Army (and passed).
