Chris has been in full-time ministry since 2005, beginning with his role in helping to establish Calvary Chapel Bible College in Siegen, Germany. During those years, he was actively involved in both local and international church ministry.

After four years in Bible College ministry and a decade of church planting and foreign missions, Chris and his wife, Nada, felt called back to Florida to continue serving the Lord. In January 2020, Chris became the Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel Surfside. Since then, the church has grown into two campuses—CC Surfside and CC Eau Gallie—impacting countless families across Brevard County.

He is passionate about studying and teaching the Bible. He also enjoys the outdoors, sports, history, collecting and reading books, theology and traveling.

Chris is a native Floridian, born and raised in Pensacola, while Nada, originally from Croatia, grew up in Germany. Together, they bring a unique international perspective to ministry, with a deep passion for cross-cultural outreach and discipleship.

Married since May 2007, Chris and Nada have four wonderful children—Simeon (16), Levi (14), Elise (11), and Judah (8)—all of whom were born and raised in Germany.

As a family, they love the outdoors, traveling near and far, and discovering new foods. But their favorite tradition? Pizza and movie nights together!