Pastor Chris has a bachelor’s degree from Southwest Baptist University in psychology. He has served as a youth pastor and children’s pastor for over 25 years in various churches. Chris is married to his beautiful wife Amy for 29 years. Chris and Amy are passionate about the family. As a team they have served as foster parents, and as house parents at multiple group homes, including the Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch. In addition to his responsibilities as Associate and Youth pastor, Chris coteaches the “Family Matters” Sunday school class with his wife Amy. They offer insightful Biblical instruction to parents, grandparents, couples and single adults involved in raising children, as well as helping couples learn to create a happier, more successful marriage and families through the application of Biblical principles.