Chris is our new Lead Pastor. Chris and Tahrea have been working with youth for over 25 years and Chris has added to his youth work leading Discipleship for Fellowship Church. Chris oversees our PATH Groups, Youth and Children’s ministries. Organizing and planning the Refuge Bible Study every Wednesday evening, planning mission trips and youth camps, and hanging out with teenagers all the time is certainly an interesting life! Writing PATH Group Curriculum and supporting our fellow pastors is another passion.

Chris has a love for sports, spending time with his family and seeing people grow in the Lord. Chris leads a challenging youth group where love for Christ and serving Him are at the forefront. His messages will reflect a lifestyle of worship and push the youth to go beyond the standard set for them by their peers.

His wife of 24 years, Tahrea and 4 Kids: Shelby Joy(20), Tyler(19), Charis(17) and Kale(16) are his biggest supporters and his strength.

Why are you so passionate about youth?

Youth ministry is the greatest joy because many youth are searching for truth. Jesus is the way the truth and the life! I love to see youth passionate about the Lord and ready to tell the world about Jesus.

Why are you excited about discipleship?

Jesus called us to make disciples in Matthew 28 and following Jesus excites me. I am excited to help people grow through one on one discipleship and through our PATH Groups.

What is your favorite verse and why?

John 3:30 He must increase and I must decrease. I love the answer John the Baptist gives in this verse. Our chief goal is to bring glory to God through our life and actions. I strive to live my life by this verse making more of Jesus and less of me.