In the opening of Ruth’s story, we hear of the tragic loss of her husband and brother-in-law. We can learn from this passage that the wrong direction always equals the wrong destination. Dead ends and famines in our lives can be the messes that we made, someone else made and setting the stage for a miracle. Sometimes our dead ends are just part of life. In the midst, we must pursue obedience more than comfort. The best new chapter always begins with faith and honesty.
Chris Brown
Chris Brown has served as a Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church since 2004. Prior to that, he developed a nationally recognized student ministry at Azusa Pacific College, where he served as the Campus Pastor. His mid-week Bible study known as “911” started with 80 and grew to over 1,500 students. A gifted story teller and Bible Teacher, Chris is a sought-after conference and chapel speaker. His humor and motivational style have helped North Coast Church continue to grow, not only larger, but also younger during his tenure. He shares the weekend pulpit with Larry Osborne – each teaching roughly half the time. Chris is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University. He lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children.