Chris Hodges has a heart to see people change and reach their potential. The son of a Pastor his father Rev. Mike Hodges pioneered Oregon Teen Challenge in 1984. Chris grew up with Teen Challenge and often traveled with his father throughout the Northwest as his father raised support and awareness for the program.
Chris attended Central Bible College and later graduated with his BA from Southwestern A/G University in Waxahachie Texas. Having a passion for leadership he completed his Masters degree in Leadership at Gonzaga University in 2009.
Chris started in full time ministry in 1998 at Mid-America Teen Challenge in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He more recently served as the Executive Director of Spokane Teen Challenge in Spokane, WA. In November of 2005 Chris was appointed as the Senior Executive Director for the Northwest succeeding his father who was appointed the President of Teen Challenge U.S.A.
Chris and his wife Lindy work side by side in the ministry and they are proud to be the parents of two children, Breanne and Benjamin.