Chris Chapman (c. 1960 – N/A) was an American preacher and pastor whose ministry has centered on leading First Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, since 2009, blending biblical teaching with community engagement. Born around 1960 in North Carolina, he grew up in a Christian environment and pursued higher education, earning a B.A. from the University of Kentucky in 1982, a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987, and a Doctor of Ministry from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, in 1996. Converted in his youth, he began preaching in various churches across North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky, including Knollwood Baptist in Winston-Salem and Broadway Baptist in Louisville, before settling in Raleigh. Chapman’s preaching career is marked by his tenure at First Baptist, where his sermons reflect a thoughtful, practical approach to faith, often incorporating his background in music and theater for a dynamic delivery. Prior to Raleigh, he served as pastor at Warrenton Baptist Church in North Carolina and Moffett Memorial Baptist in Danville, Virginia, among others, gaining a reputation for fostering multicultural relationships and social ministry. A prolific writer and community leader, he has contributed to interfaith initiatives and served on boards like the Winston-Salem AIDS Care Service. Married to Dana White since the 1980s, with two adult children, he continues to lead his congregation in Raleigh, balancing pastoral duties with a passion for athletics and community service.