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
The Grace of Les Miserables
Led by Dr. Robert Gorrell Begins: March 9 & 12 When: Sundays at 10:45 a.m. & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Using Pastor Matt Rawle's book, Teaching Pastor Robert Gorrell will use this 6-week study to dive into the ideals found in Victor Hugo's story—grace, justice,...
The Difficult Words of Jesus
Led by Rev. Tim Travers Begins: March 12 When: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Jesus provided his disciples teachings for how to follow Torah, God’s word; he told them parables to help them discern questions of ethics and of human nature; he offered them beatitudes for...
The Fasting Practice
Led by Rev. Brandon Blacksten Begins: March 12 When: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. What if we are missing out on one of Jesus' most essential practices? Fasting is going without food for a set amount of time to awaken our body and soul to our deep hunger and need for...