Darren Wright, Pastor of Youth and Young Adults
Joined Belmont UMC staff in 2015
Academic background
- Vanderbilt Divinity School, M. Div.
- University of Missouri, Columbia, M.A., Religious Studies
- Kentucky Wesleyan College, B.A.
Family life
- “Married Leticia in 2009. She is awesome. Like Jesus, she has radically changed my life for the better.”
- Two children, 3 and 5
Interests and activities
Hiking, soccer, traveling, reading
Places called home besides Nashville
- Paju, South Korea
- Bloomington, IN
- Columbia, MO
Reason for chosen career
“I love ministry with students. I can play games, sing Disney songs, and hang out at Fidos or Starbucks with awesome people. I can learn a ton from and be inspired by students who are filled with big aspirations, resilience, hope, and a desire to make the world a better place.”