Chris has been a follower of Christ for many years. Originally from Pella, Iowa, he attended Cornell University where received an M.S. in Agricultural Economics and Iowa State University where he received an M.A. in Applied Linguistics. Chris worked in Asia for 19 years before moving to Orlando, FL. He and his wife Angie are students at Reformed Theological Seminary where Chris is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. They have two children and live in Oviedo, FL.

Chris and his family have been attending The Outpouring since moving from Hong Kong in 2021. They are thankful for the opportunity to be part of this community and find joy in being able to participate in the mission of the church through learning, serving, and sharing. The warm community (and warm weather) they have encountered in Orlando has been amazing. They also love Asia and hope for the opportunity to serve God there in the future. In his free time, Christ enjoys photography, swimming, and sampling the amazing variety of ethnic foods available in Orlando.