Chris joined the staff of SC First Nazarene in 2000 as Youth Pastor. He grew up as a 'missionary kid' in South Africa, graduated from Olivet Nazarene University and went on to complete a master's degree at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
In 2008, Chris also became the church's Director of Media Services. He and his wife, Bridget, have two children: Molly (6) and Brady (8 months).
When he's not hanging out with teens, Chris enjoys playing video games, sports of all kinds, and anything relating to technology.