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
In-Person Worship Registration – Sunday, December 6
We are excited for our next in-person worship service on Sunday, December 6 at 10:45am! If you plan to attend, we would love for you to complete the form below to let us know so we can help your experience be the best possible. Here is what you can expect at in-person...
This Week’s Daily Reading and Reflection
Each week, Director of Discipleship Michael Andres prepares a set of daily Bible readings and reflections to help us grow deeper in our faith as individuals and a congregation. We invite you to participate and seek God’s presence and guidance each day using this...
Family Advent Kits
November 29 is the first Sunday of Advent. We'd love for each of you to have an Advent wreath, and when we light the candles in the Sanctuary during worship, you would be able to light to your own candle as well. The kits are $10 and include wreath, candles, candle...