Ministry Style, Theology,
and a Few Random Fun Facts
- I love Jesus. My daily prayer is to serve Him by being a blessing to others. I have a heart for the suffering and broken.
- I am a student of the Word and a lifelong learner. I believe that encouraging others is a biblical principle that too easily gets lost these days.
- I am a man of prayer and believe in bold, powerful prayers. I have led each church I've served to increase their prayer life.
- I am a student of leadership, and I study the work of Patrick Lencioni, Michel Hyatt, Robert Quinn, Joeseph Grenny, and more. While I regard any pastoral work to be a servant role, I have also learned the value of using my God-directed skills as a leader to bring people together and create momentum. I believe that Galatians 5:16-26 is an excellent resource for church leadership.
- My experience as a digital content producer can help expand a church's digital footprint. For better or worse, our communities tend to be online a lot, including social media usage. I believe this is a bold new way we can minister Jesus' Good News in effective and productive ways.
- I am accessible and open to the people. I love people, and I strive to serve with humility and integrity.
- I will be accountable. I believe in accountability partners.
- My daily routine is to open the day with prayer and journaling (one for a daily prayer entry, and one for exploration of Scripture).
- I try to live a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet (most of the time!) and exercising regularly.
- I was on a game show once. Relevant? I don’t know. Fun? Most certainly.
- I had everything in place to move to Nashville to pursue songwriting after a successful career in radio. Instead, after two remarkable, supernatural encounters with God, I finally said yes to my lifelong calling into pastoral ministry.
Ministry and Career Summary
Over 14 years in professional radio broadcasting
My work as a program director and on-air personality (mostly afternoon drive, some morning drive) taught me to be a leader, made me a better writer, and gave me confidence as a public voice. I helped build a station into Southern Indiana's top country music outlet in the 90s, eventually earning reporting status. I was blessed to win awards for my production work, I received one of the top honors for radio people, and was once featured in a national broadcasting publication.
Almost 20 years as a lead pastor
My pastoral work is where my heart still lies today. I was richly blessed to pastor four churches across Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.
I was identified by the Free Methodist Church as one of the leading pastors in the area of turning churches around and leading new growth while at Hope Church in Illinois. This isn't to my glory, but to the glory of God that He consistently enabled me to help churches turn around, grow, and discover fresh life. I worked with a team on an initiative called Recalibrate where we developed and learned strategies for turning around and discipling churches that were declining.
I learned how to develop a quiet patience, coupled with a bold, holy drive, to find the right pace in helping churches gain momentum in serving Jesus and their community.
I spent 6 years as a communications and digital media specialist, author, and digital content producer.
I have helped renovate and revitalize two different communications departments at churches in Peoria, IL, and Fort Worth, TX. I've written four books, produced several podcasts, and have traveled as a public speaker. I've been blessed to have the confidence of the lead pastors in both of these situations to bring the message on occasion. In Peoria, the pastor considered me to be the online voice of the church. While there, I helped them build a Digital Media Suite that included a livestream studio and a recording/podcast studio. In Fort Worth, I've helped them realize the important goal of capturing our ministry work on video (you'll find a few samples below).
My work as a program director and on-air personality (mostly afternoon drive, some morning drive) taught me to be a leader, made me a better writer, and gave me confidence as a public voice. I helped build a station into Southern Indiana's top country music outlet in the 90s, eventually earning reporting status. I was blessed to win awards for my production work, I received one of the top honors for radio people, and was once featured in a national broadcasting publication.
Almost 20 years as a lead pastor
My pastoral work is where my heart still lies today. I was richly blessed to pastor four churches across Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois.
I was identified by the Free Methodist Church as one of the leading pastors in the area of turning churches around and leading new growth while at Hope Church in Illinois. This isn't to my glory, but to the glory of God that He consistently enabled me to help churches turn around, grow, and discover fresh life. I worked with a team on an initiative called Recalibrate where we developed and learned strategies for turning around and discipling churches that were declining.
I learned how to develop a quiet patience, coupled with a bold, holy drive, to find the right pace in helping churches gain momentum in serving Jesus and their community.
I spent 6 years as a communications and digital media specialist, author, and digital content producer.
I have helped renovate and revitalize two different communications departments at churches in Peoria, IL, and Fort Worth, TX. I've written four books, produced several podcasts, and have traveled as a public speaker. I've been blessed to have the confidence of the lead pastors in both of these situations to bring the message on occasion. In Peoria, the pastor considered me to be the online voice of the church. While there, I helped them build a Digital Media Suite that included a livestream studio and a recording/podcast studio. In Fort Worth, I've helped them realize the important goal of capturing our ministry work on video (you'll find a few samples below).
Here's a quick link to my sermon media page.
My Present Calling
I am in a fresh, new, "Here I am, send me" mode. After several years away from working on staff at a church, I am passionate about returning to a role where I can minister (preferably in a support role) and take on new challenges. I love Jesus, and I look forward to what is ahead as I follow Him.
My work as an author
I have written four books so far:
You're welcome to explore the Corbin Foster Media site to learn more about these books.
Click the button to download a pdf version of my book, Because I'm Richard's Son. A printed version of any of my first three books will be made available upon request. The fourth book is in production at this time.
- I WILL WALK WITH YOU (Following Jesus to the Side of Those Who Suffer) (Thomas Nelson Publishing)
- BE PATIENT, TAKE COURAGE, DON'T GRUMBLE (Corbin Foster Publishing)
- BECAUSE I'M RICHARD'S SON (Corbin Foster Publishing)
- THE 100 STORIES OF MY LIFE (Corbin Foster Publishing - coming soon)
You're welcome to explore the Corbin Foster Media site to learn more about these books.
Click the button to download a pdf version of my book, Because I'm Richard's Son. A printed version of any of my first three books will be made available upon request. The fourth book is in production at this time.
Video Production Work
I love to tell stories. I love to share stories that speak to the heart. The following clips are work I did for Lighthouse Fellowship (Fort Worth). I directed, produced, and edited each of these. I also did interview work where necessary to help the participants to tell their story in a powerful way. I believe that my abilities here are tools that I can use effectively in any number of ministry positions.
Click here to hear a limited series podcast I produced in support of my latest book, Because I'm Richard's Son.
Click here to explore a podcast I produce called Survival Guide For the Non-Survior.
You are welcome to explore my personal Facebook page and YouTube Channel, where I produce a short-form, weekday, improvisational style, story and blessing video.
Music video I produced, directed, and edited for Lighthouse Fellowship.
Special year-end video project I produced, directed, and edited for Lighthouse Fellowship.
Graphic Design Sampler
One of the bonuses you will get with me is my experience as a photographer and graphic design artist. Here are some samples of my graphic design work.
