Dr. Chris Irving joined the ministry team here in May 2021 as Senior Pastor after a unanimous affirmation of this faith fellowship. Dr. Irving comes to Coastal Oaks with 13+ years of pastoral experience and loves helping people learn to abide in Christ through the revelation of the Gospel.
Chris is married to Amber & they have 6 kids together. They are also in the process of adopting 3 more kids from the Texas foster care system.
DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensed to Ministry (2000)
- Certification of Ordination (2004)
- Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University (2001)
- Masters of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2005)
- Doctorate of Ministry, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2012)