About Tamara Brooks
Nick Name: Tammy.
Tammy’s family: Husband Steve, children; Michelle & David Grubbs (Kyle, Gabe, Lexi, and Gracie), Michael & Michelle Garland (Ava & Emma), Marc & Kellie Garland (Autumn & Hunter), Zachary Brooks, and Sara Brooks.
Ministry Role: Finance Director.
Dream vacation: Eastern Europe, Germany specifically.
Regular coffee order: Chai Tea Latte.
Favorite movie: The Greatest Showman is my official new favorite movie. I also loved Wonder.
Favorite scripture: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Things that inspire me: The passions and dreams of my grandchildren.
Previous job or line of work: Accounting with Reddy Ice.
One thing that most people don’t know about me: I play okay golf and I’m terrible at piano.
I’ve been in ministry since: 2015.
When and where I got saved: I got saved when I was 15 during services at Duncanville Church of Christ.
Music that moves me: Christian, jazz and classical.
Favorite singer or band: Tie between Michael Bublé and Josh Groban.
Life-changing moment: The birth of my children changed my world. I didn’t realize the absolute depth my love would reach. This was multiplied by the birth of my grand-children.
What sport I’m not good at: There are too many to note.
Fears: Snakes seriously freak me out.
Favorite book: The Shack and The Case for Christ.
In my spare time I… spend time with my family, or read.
Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Fire.
Favorite actor: Tom Hanks & Julia Roberts.
Least favorite food: Pumpkin pie.
What makes me laugh: My husband Steve. He is the funniest person I know.
The most exotic place I’ve ever been to: Maui, Hawaii.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done: I attempted a cart-wheel recently. It didn’t work out very well.
My hero: Paul, in the Bible. Once he became a believer, it was on. He had many reasons to lose faith yet continued to write letters of encouragement to the early churches.
Least favorite thing to do: Grocery Shopping.