Pastor
For the past 23 years of his life, Kris has been involved in ministry through national and international speaking. This speaking has included topics such as Missions, Relationships, and Church Transformations. He and his family also spent several years as missionaries in Tanzania, East Africa. Currently he serves as the Lead Pastor and Co-Founder of The River located in Southwest Missouri.

Kris is passionate about communicating truth in a fresh and relevant way. The excitement he brings as a communicator is based in his belief that God made us to experience rich, vibrant relationships. His heart breaks when he meets people who are hurting and he has committed his life to sharing the hope that only God can give. Kris and his wife Leslye, have been married for 23 years. They have two sons, Kyle and Drew, and one daughter, Claire. Their home is in Branson, Missouri.