Chris Walters is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, currently serving as President and CEO of Midwest Methodist Foundation.
After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in fiction writing, Chris taught 7th grade English part-time. Eventually he returned to the talents of his adolescence: computers. For 14 years Chris worked in various information technology roles, including IT Director and as a small business owner. Along the way he pursued another deep interest: theology and science. Chris earned the M.A. from Northern Seminary, writing his thesis under the direction of Dr. Douglas Sharp titled “Theology and Technology: Humanity in Process.” In 2011 he graduated with the M.Div. from Chicago Theological Seminary.
In July 2006 Chris was a lay delegate to the 19th World Methodist Conference in Seoul, Korea.
With his wife Eun-Hye Choi and son Tim, Chris enjoys vacationing and the outdoors. In his spare time Chris also enjoys the auditory adventures and advocacy of public radio and various podcasts.
