Chris Monroe

A husband, father, and worship historian/theologian who considers himself a "charismethodox."

The Rev. Dr. Chris Monroe has been serving the body of Christ in a variety of ministerial positions for over forty years. After senior pastoring at a Free Methodist Church
in the high desert of Southern California for 20 years, Chris -- who considers himself a "Charismethodox" -- continues to serve a number of diverse congregations in a variety of teaching and worship oriented roles. He has a passion for disciple formation, convergent worship, social justice, civility, and the Church's need for via media -- the middle way.

Chris' personal mission is "to ignite a passion in people and leaders that emphasizes belonging before believing, becoming socially holy instead of holier-than-thou, and living as fully devoted followers of Jesus who are humble enough to learn from the Church's past and courageous enough to navigate her future."