Chris Surber serves as the Pastor of Cypress Chapel Christian Church in Suffolk, VA. He has served churches in Florida, Michigan, and Illinois. He is foremost a Pastor and Bible Teacher. He is also an active writer, publishing books, articles, a weekly column in the Suffolk News Herald, and other materials to equip the Church. He is a Mentor with The North American Reformed Seminary (TNARS) and the Mid-Atlantic Area Representative for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC).

Background: A native of North-Central California, he is a military veteran of ten years; serving in the Marine Corps and later in the Minnesota Army National Guard. In the military he was an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crew chief and later became a Photographer. He was active in life recovery and nursing home ministry while in the military.

Education: He holds the Bachelor of Science in Religion Degree from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Religion & Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. He is currently in the final phase of earning the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Temple Baptist Seminary in Chattanooga, TN. (B.S.R., M.A.R., M.Div., D.Min. in Expository Preaching (Current Studies, abd)

Family: He is married to his partner in life and ministry, Christina. She is a Marine Corps Veteran, holds an Associate Degree from Arizona Western College, Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees in Christian Counseling from Pillsbury College & Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Along with caring for her family and supporting her husband's ministry, she is a constant encouragement to the church family, often providing counseling to those in need of hope, support and guidance. She is a member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA).

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Life Verse: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
(Isaiah 41:10 NIV84)

The Conservative Congregational Christian Conference is a theologically conservative denomination believing strongly in the autonomy of each local church under the headship of Christ.  Our member churches include those who are Congregational, Christian, and Evangelical and Reformed in their background, as well as independent Community churches.  Our member ministers also come from diverse backgrounds. 

We are solidly committed to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith and we allow for diversity in many areas where Christians have tended to disagree.  Though our members hold strong biblical convictions, we do not believe that Christians should divide over secondary issues.  As an evangelical denomination, in obedience to Jesus Christ, we work together to advance the kingdom of our Lord through evangelism and missions.