Hall of Fame
As a teenager, Chris Davis realized he wanted to serve God and through the Lord’s leading and counsel he enrolled at Biola College. Through participation in the varsity cross country, wrestling and track & field programs, Chris knew the Lord had gifted him with athletic ability for a higher purpose. He served at youth camps and teen centers throughout his time at Biola and saw how God could use sports to break down walls for outreach. Chris and his wife, Karen, moved to Pennsylvania to serve as dorm parents at Baptist Bible College (BBC) and for Chris to coach while he attended East Stroudsburg University to earn his Master’s degree. Upon completion of his Masters, Chris earned his PhD in Physical Education from The Ohio State University. This graduate training allowed Chris to develop BBC’s health and physical education programs that have prepared teachers for service in private and public schools across the United States. Dr. Chris Davis has served at BBC for 38 years in a variety of capacities, including dorm parent, professor, Cross Country Coach, Track & Field Coach, Wrestling Coach, and Women’s Soccer Coach. During his service to BBC, Davis has also served the NCCAA both on the Regional and National levels. He was recognized as NCCAA Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year in 1997. “The special thing about Coach Davis is that, first and foremost, he is a Christian who just happens to coach. For him, coaching is his ministry and not his profession,” says Jim Huckaby, NCCAA Hall of Fame member and former colleague of Chris’ at BBC. “Coach Davis has a passion for impacting young people’s lives for the Kingdom of God. He reminds his players to perform for the glory of God.” Chris and Karen have one son, Russell, one daughter, Kari, and seven grandchildren. Friend, Jack Spates, shared, “Chris’ legacy spans years and has touched hundreds of lives. The day he stands before the Lord, there will be no doubt that he will hear, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant.’”