Chris McRae

Chris McRae, Senior Pastor of Sojourn Church in Carrollton, TX, grew up in Northwest Arkansas. He is the second son of four siblings to Don and Thelma McRae, who were Elders and Pastors in their church. Chris, along with his two brothers and one sister, were very involved in their church. They helped with outreach and community visits to church members weekly. At a very young age, Chris knew that he was called into ministry at a church level. After completing High School, Chris decided to move to Dallas, Texas to attend Christ for the Nations Institute, where he would be trained for preaching and sharing the gospel to a world who needs the freedom Christ paid for at the cross. This is where he met his wife, Vanessa who is from New Hampshire. They were married in 1998 in the Prayer Room at Sojourn Church.   During his education, Chris began working at Sojourn Church in various capacities. Early at Sojourn, he would spend time in the worship center straightening chairs and praying over each one thinking of the people who would sit in them. Soon, he and Vanessa began working in the Children’s Ministry, then the Youth Ministries, followed by the Families Ministry, leading to his current role of Senior Pastor, after more than 25 years of service.   Chris received his degree from The King’s University, Southlake, Texas. In 2023, he received his Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida. He and Vanessa now have four children, two of whom serve at Sojourn Church.   Chris is an author as his book “Shot In The Dark” released in October 2022 and “Success in Succession” in June 2024.   Chris enjoys time fishing and attending baseball games, especially when the Boston Red Sox are playing. He is passionate about preaching and seeing believers be the church to the unchurched.