A bit more about Chris McAlister

Experience

Chris has pastored and served in churches small and large for over ten years.  He is pastor of Discovery Church in Columbus, Ohio. He is an adjunct professor at Capital University and he is the chief facilitator of the Peak Performance Retreats.  He counsels, coaches, and trains leaders of all types.  Leading staff, teams, and individuals Chris helps leaders see how their internal world drives their external leadership. Most importantly he helps people figure out who they are apart from what they do.

Education

With extensive work and training in biblical studies and leadership, Chris’ current educational pursuits have him going down a different path.  He is currently completing a doctoral degree in counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary.

Family

With 3 little girls and a beautiful wife, Chris understands the blessings and pressures that come from family life.

Philosphy

Chris’ focus is on identity formation.  He is currently writing a book about the danger we face in finding who we are from what we do.  He is deeply concerned with the attention he sees the church-at-large place on what you do while neglecting people’s journey to their identity.