Chris began serving as Lead Pastor of Young’s Chapel Baptist Church in 2023. He is passionate about preaching God’s Word, helping people grow in their faith, and seeing lives transformed through the Gospel.
In addition to serving at Young’s Chapel, Chris serves as the Campus Pastor and Religion Teacher at Oak Hill Academy, where he invests in students from across the country and around the world. Before coming to Young’s Chapel, he served as a youth pastor in Galax, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Knoxville, Tennessee.
Chris holds a B.A. from Emory & Henry University, an M.A. from Asbury Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Theology degree from Appalachian School of Theology.
Chris and his wife, Libby, have been married since 2011 and have four daughters: Teaghyn, Anistyn, Hollyn, and Strattyn. Together, they enjoy spending time as a family, exploring the outdoors, and being part of the community they call home.
“My desire is that every person who walks through our doors experiences the love of Christ and finds a place to belong, grow, and serve.”