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
Club 45 Late Night Registration
Date: September 20, 2019 Time: 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Contact: Children's Director Meagan Durham All 4th and 5th graders are invited to the Club 45 Late Night Friday, September 20. The students will play an escape room-themed game followed by ice cream sundaes. [gravityform...
Book Study: Being Christian
Dates: September 4 - December 3Location: Infant Nursery in Sanctuary BuildingTimes: 6:30-8:00 p.m.Contact: Rev. Brandon BlackstenInvestment: $15 for books - Being Christian and Being Disciples by Rowan Williams"Discipleship is about how we live; not just...
Youth Service Day at the HOPE Center of Edmond
Location: HOPE Center of EdmondDate: Saturday, October 5Time: 10:00am-12:30pmContact: Youth Director Jerrod Baker The Acts 2 Youth will spend the morning working alongside the HOPE Center of Edmond to serve people in need of clothing and other supplies. This is a...