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
God Is Up to Something
A Reading & Reflection from Chantelle Foster
Even in the midst of shadow, light still breaks through. When we surrender, God meets us there—speaking softly, guiding gently, and beginning new life in the dark.
Next Exploration on Sunday, May 4
Learn more about Acts 2 Exploration If you are a guest and would like to learn more about Acts 2, you are invited to attend Exploration on Sunday, May 4, 2025. We'll provide a catered lunch from Hideaway Pizza at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel. You will have an opportunity...
They Wrote It All Down Anyway
A Reading & Reflection from Michael Andres
Sometimes the joy of Easter creeps in slowly. The Gospel writers didn’t hide that — they left in the fear, the doubt, the confusion. They wrote it all down anyway.