Pastor Chris Surber
Pastor Chris Surber serves as Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church of Naples, bringing over twenty years of pastoral experience in preaching, teaching, and church leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion and both a Master of Arts in Religion and a Master of Divinity from Liberty University, and earned a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Tennessee Temple University. Pastor Chris is a published author and regular contributor to ministry publications, writing on discipleship, spiritual formation, and the lived experience of faith. He is known for thoughtful, Christ-centered preaching that bridges historic Christian theology with the realities of modern life, emphasizing Scripture, clarity, and pastoral care. His ministry reflects a deep love for the local church, reverent worship, and preaching that is both theologically grounded and spiritually accessible.
Family
Pastor Chris Surber is a devoted husband and father whose family life is central to his calling and ministry. Alongside his wife, he is raising their five children with a shared commitment to faith, service, and hospitality, believing that ministry begins at home and flows outward into the church and the world.
Missions
Pastor Chris and his wife are the founders of Supply and Multiply, where he serves as President of the Board. Supply and Multiply is a ministry focused on sharing the love and compassion of Jesus Christ both locally and globally. In Montrouis, the ministry serves through elderly care at the Matthew 25 House, school sponsorships, housing initiatives, and the empowerment of indigenous Christians. In Honduras, the ministry comes alongside schools and serves vulnerable women and children as the Lord opens doors. In addition, Supply and Multiply has served in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Poland, with a continued desire to reach the nations with the love and compassion of Christ.