Chris Goulard

Vice President, Stewardship Initiatives at Financial Planning Ministry
CSN Chairman of the Board

Chris Goulard, CFP ® , MML, serves as Vice President of Stewardship Initiatives at Financial Planning Ministry (FPM), where he helps churches develop estate planning ministries as a cornerstone of their stewardship ministries. With over 25 years dedicated to promoting biblical financial stewardship, Chris also chairs the board of the Christian Stewardship Network and frequently teaches on stewardship and generosity. He is passionate about helping churches build stewardship and generosity into their culture as part of discipleship.

After a successful financial services career as a Vice President at Fidelity Investments, MFS, and Prudential Financial, he joined Saddleback Church in 2004 as Pastor of Stewardship and Generosity. With over 20 years of service on staff, he led initiatives such as Financial Freedom Workshops, Estate Planning, and a $50 million giving campaign, fostering a culture of generosity.

Chris holds a BA in Economics from Dartmouth College, a CFP® designation, and a seminary master’s degree. He and his wife, Jenifer, have been married for 34 years and have two adult sons and two amazing daughters-in-law.

Contact Information

email: chris@fpm.org

phone: 949-609-8203