Pastor Chris is an ordained Deacon in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church and serves as a member of the Conference Board of Trustees. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he has called Indianapolis home for nearly 20 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education from Campbellsville University in 2002 and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 2020.
Alongside his ministry, Pastor Chris enjoys creative work and storytelling. He served as both an actor and producer in the film The Protectors, writes for Toy Ventures Magazine, and has been published in the Abingdon Press devotional Go Fish: Feed My Sheep.
He is a devoted sports fan who cheers for the Cleveland Guardians, Indianapolis Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, and the Louisville Cardinals. In his free time, he enjoys reading and collecting comic books, collecting vintage action figures, and creating with his 3D printer. He is married and the proud father of two children, and their family also includes a beloved dog named Pepper.