Meet Our Founding Pastor
Dr. Mark Foster
As the founding pastor of Acts 2 UMC, Dr. Mark Foster effectively communicates practical messages from the Bible with sincerity, warmth and humor. Mark is led by the Spirit and is passionate about seeing people come to know Jesus. He has the unique ability to reach all ages, from children to mature adults.
More About Pastor Mark
Mark married his wife, Chantelle, in August 1991. They have two sons, John Mark and Noah.
Mark grew up as the “P.K.” or “preacher’s kid” of Rev. John and Carol Foster. John and Carol served United Methodist Churches in Oklahoma for more than 40 years and are currently enjoying retirement.
Before entering the ministry, Mark worked as a television reporter and producer for the National Broadcasting Company, better known as NBC. While in theology school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Mark worked as the “Minister to Visitors” at Highland Park UMC, a 12,000-member church that has been one of the largest United Methodist Churches in the country. Also, while in Dallas, Mark had the opportunity to help more than 1,000 people commit or recommit their life to Christ.
As an experienced church planter, Dr. Mark Foster leads the efforts to give birth to daughter churches that will one day be healthy enough to have children of their own.
Mark has completed a Doctoral Program from Fuller Theological Seminary concentrating on Church Multiplication.
If you would like to contact Dr. Foster, please contact the church office at 405-359-2287.
Recent Posts by Pastor Mark
When Heaven Was Still
A Reading & Reflection from Rev. Brandon Blacksten
On Holy Saturday, Jesus lay in the tomb, and all creation held its breath. In the silence between death and resurrection, we learn to wait—and grieve—with hope.
Forgiveness from the Cross
A Reading & Reflection from Dr. Robert Gorrell
Why do we call the day of Jesus’ death good? Because on the cross, God doesn’t stand above us in judgment—God joins us in suffering. The final word from the cross isn’t punishment. It’s forgiveness.
Suppertime
A Reading & Reflection from Michael Andres
Jesus didn’t rush through his final meal. He sat down at the table, just like always. Suppertime wasn’t about the food—it was about love that lingers, feet that get washed, and presence that refuses to be hurried.