Chris Avila

founder | chaplain

Born in New Jersey in a struggling family of three, Chris learned the importance of having Faith. Through many setbacks in life, especially losing his Mother at the age of 12, Chris was determined to make something out of his life. Many doors opened for Chris early in his life. He worked for a major mainstream radio station, starred in an independent film and shot various commercials. At the age of 20, Chris felt the call of God and Chris served on the Chaplaincy team for the Oakland Raiders from 1999-2011, and continues to mentor and speak into the pro athlete community. In May of 2002 Chris gained a bachelor’s degree in Church Leadership at Bethany College in Scott’s Valley California.

Currently Chris resides in Ft. Worth, TX where he works for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He’s a husband to his best friend and wife Kristina, and father to two gorgeous girls Mayah and Aria, and son Diego. Chris loves sports, movie popcorn, white cherry slurpees, working out, traveling, and hanging with his family. His mission is to impact and inspire this generation to make ethical and moral choices throughout their lifetime based on Biblical truths to impact the culture.

CHRIS IS PASSIONATE IN HIS DEVOTION TO JESUS CHRIST. HE’S HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF TRAVELING THE WORLD AS A PRO SPORTS CHAPLAIN, PASTOR, AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, TO OVER 350,000 YOUTH. CHRIS HAS BEEN HELPING PEOPLE CONNECT WITH GOD FOR OVER 20 YEARS. HIS RELEVANT AND DOWN TO EARTH TEACHING STYLE HAS MADE HIM A SOUGHT AFTER SPEAKER FOR CAMPS, CHURCHES, PRO ATHLETES, ENTERTAINERS, AND CONFERENCES.

hear about how chris got started in sports chaplaincy here

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Experience here

2 Minute Warning  

There are five battles that every young person will face and can truly win in order to live out God's purpose for their life. The battle for their FAITH, GIFTS, APPROVAL, FORGIVENESS, and PURITY. This book is a strategic game plan to do just that; find and walk in daily victory and purpose.