MINISTRY FOCUS

Chris and Melissa serve the military and their families in the Wiesbaden community in western Germany. They’re currently leading adult ministries for the Summit Haus and Base Camp which are both part of the Wiesbaden Hospitality Ministry. They consider serving the military a privilege as they share with them with the Good News of Jesus Christ and themselves in the context of hospitality house ministry. They are called to the intentional discipleship of believers as a means to exalt Christ in the nations through the transformed lives of military and family members. Chris and Melissa are dedicated to building solid, reproducing Christ followers who will carry the redemptive message of salvation to the ends of the earth.

FAITH

Chris and Melissa responded to the gospel over 15 years ago and were saved by God’s grace after enduring long periods apart due to multiple deployments. They live to share the love of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ, and they have a passion for placing U.S. Service Members into close proximity with Christ and the people of God.

FAMILY

Chris and Melissa are both North Carolina natives. Melissa grew up close to the mountains in Hickory and Chris grew up at the coast in Emerald Isle. They met one summer in the late 90s while Melissa’s family vacationed at the beach. They were married in 2000 and began life in the U.S. Army that same year. They have two fur kids—Ripley and Schatzi.