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
Community Candlelight Services
Community Candlelight ServicesFind What Your Heart Longs For—Online and In PersonTraveler's Service Wednesday, December 20, 7:00 pmActs 2 Sanctuary, Building B Offered both in-person and online. Christmas Eve Sunday, December 241:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 5:00 pmActs...
A New Advent Study
Sundays at 10:45am beginning December 3 Wednesdays at 6:30pm beginning November 29 Buy the Book (optional): Amazon | Cokesbury Chapel, Building A Contact: Teaching Pastor Dr. Robert Gorrell In 1741 John Wesley was asked to preach for the students and faculty at Oxford...
Advent Festival Featuring Jingle Jam
Take a break from all the baking, the shopping, the endless rolls of wrapping paper, and join Acts 2 for an unforgettable Christmas experience complete with fun, games, and music. Sunday, December 3rd is the first Sunday of Advent. Join us from 4:00-6:00pm in the...