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
Stud Signing
Sunday, October 4 - 11:00 a.m. New Children & Youth Facility Contact: Chantelle Foster, Welcome & Connection Director Help us consecrate our new Children & Youth building to glorify God and bless God's children by signing a stud with your prayer. Come see...
Coming to Your Neighborhood
Sundays, 10:15-11:00 a.m. Contact: Michael Andres, Director of Discipleship September 27 - Valencia Park Central - Corner of NW 180th St. & Andalucia Dr. - Parking lot is west of the park Pastor Mark and Chantelle Foster are coming to your neighborhood! Come enjoy...
This Week’s Children’s Content
This week, we read in John 21:1-19 about an incredible moment between Jesus and Peter—Jesus forgives Peter after Peter denied him three times, restoring their broken friendship. When we put our faith in Jesus, Jesus offers that same forgiveness to us. Join...