chris foster

For over two decades, Chris has served the local church. Before stepping in as the Lead Pastor at Family Life Church, Chris served from 1991-1998 on staff at Calvary Temple of Irving, TX. Chris led the high school and middle school ministries as well as overseeing follow-up and hospital ministry. Dr. J. Don George, Founding Pastor of Calvary Temple is Chris’ life mentor.

In 1996, Chris graduated from Southwestern Bible University with a degree in Church Administration. Additionally, Chris served as youth pastor for First Assembly in Kingsport, TN. Under his leadership, the youth group blossomed from 25 to 250 in less than two years. Additionally, Chris served as a church administrator as well as the state Youth Alive Director.

As the Lead Pastor for Family Life Church, Chris has led the successful planting of six churches overseas and three churches in the United States, including an Internet Campus. With his direction, Family Life Church built a girls’ home in Succua, Ecuador that serves to bring young women out of the sex trade and provide a high school education. Under his leadership, Family Life Church has grown in attendance from less than 30 to upwards of 1500. Known for his business acumen as well as his leadership, Chris served as general contractor for the Blythe Island Church and the church was completed 95% labor free. Having outgrown the current facility, in 2008, Family Life Church purchased 12 acres on which to build a 50,000 square foot facility.

At 15, Chris gave Christ complete control of his life. Tired of the boring image of God presented by some churches, Chris set out to show people the creativity, excitement, and fun inherent in a life given over to God. Chris uses drama, comedy, music and video to engage his audience while presenting the life-giving message of Jesus Christ.

Chris and his wife Courtney have two sons, Kash and Cruz and a daughter, Eden.

Family Life Church planted its eleventh campus in McIntosh County on January 13, 2013.