Editor’s note: This is the first interview in the Star’s new weekly series, “Coffee Chat.” The Star will feature an interview with an interesting community member every Thursday. Have an idea for someone to profile? Call Katie Rohman at 687-7713 or email her at katie.rohman@leaderpub.com.

Lives: 709 Poplar St., Niles

Occupation: Pastor of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Where are you from originally? Dowagiac

To what clubs do you belong? None

Education: College graduate

If you weren’t doing what you do, what would you be doing? Working in the corporate world as an HR director

If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? I would pay my tithes to the church and then take time to figure what I could do with the rest to make a difference in the lives of other people.

What’s something most people don’t know about you? I am a good cook.

Favorite food? Fried chicken

Last book you read? “The Externally Focused Quest”

Favorite TV show? “NCIS”

Where would you go on your dream vacation? Bahamas

Pet peeve? Excuses for the lack of responsibility

Best advice you ever got and who gave it to you? “Trust the God in people” — Dr. Addis Moore

What would you want on your tombstone? “A Servant of God”