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
Start the Party! VBS – July 16-18
Start the Party! VBS Celebrate the good news! Dates: July 16-18, 2024Times: 6-8:30 p.m. — Walk-up registration begins at 5:45 p.m. each night.Contact: Meagan Durham, Children's Director We don’t think it’s just okay to have fun, we think it should be a priority. Why?...
Volunteer at VBS
Dates: July 16-18, 2024Times: 6-8:30 p.m.; Dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. Each year at Acts 2 VBS, hundreds of children learn about Jesus, experience God's love, and have a blast doing so, and this is made possible by the amazing dedication of our wonderful volunteers. If...
Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God
Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning April 17 Buy the Book: Amazon Contact: Associate Pastor Tim Travers It's time to strip away the frustration of a one-size-fits-all spirituality and discover a path of worship that frees you to be you. Experienced spiritual directors,...