Shaynor grew up in Dallas and graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Baylor University. After graduating he served a ministry to the homeless and at-risk teens. Later, he was a Hall Director at Baylor, and then the European coordinator for a tour company; leading tours in Western Europe. After earning his MDiv at Truett Theological Seminary, Shaynor spent 12 years in campus ministry with Reformed University Fellowship at New Mexico State and Baylor Universities. He and his wife, Heather (B.A. & M.S. in Economics at Baylor), and their two kids,  (22) and  (11) moved to Eugene in December 2013. Shaynor recently complete a Doctor of Ministry also from Truett culminating in a dissertation on the importance of hospitality for ministry in a growing post-Christian culture. 

They love the beauty and quirkiness of Eugene. Shaynor enjoys CrossFit, fishing, bowhunting, mixology, cooking, and a good nap. He's also a big fan of music from the likes of the Avett Brothers, Sufjan Stevens, and Johnny Cash, to U2, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper, and of course Journey and other 80's favorites. He and the family are big fans of all things Baylor and Dallas sports, and have readily adopted the Ducks as well. Go Mavs!

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