Reverend Chris Bennett is a consultant and facilitator with The Spark Mill, a Richmond-based strategic planning and consulting firm (www.thesparkmill.com). Prior to The Spark Mill, Chris spent 13 years as a pastor in small, medium and large congregations of the United Methodist Church. He is passionate about big ideas that create lasting, positive impact. 
 
The Spark Mill works with nonprofits and associations, small businesses and start-ups, and higher education and faith-based groups. Since starting with The Spark Mill, Chris has led dozens of projects, helping clients develop creative and strategic solutions to their organizational challenges. 
 
Chris is a graduate of Virginia Tech, from which he holds a BA in Communication Studies, and Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond), from which he holds a Masters of Divinity. He and his wife, Jill, live in Richmond with their two boys, Henry and Nicholas.