Chris Coppolo is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) and a full-time missionary serving as a seminary professor and evangelist with MINTS Seminary In-Prison, the official prison seminary of the PCA. As a seminary professor Chris teaches seminary classes to prison inmates at both Dade Correctional Institution and Everglades Correctional Institution in South Florida. As an evangelist, Chris travels to state prisons throughout the U.S. performing Mark’s Gospel - Live Onstage! to prison inmates. As a full time missionary, all financial support for Chris’ prison ministry comes from the charitable donations of individuals and churches. By performing Mark’s Gospel - Live Onstage! at theaters, churches and universities, Chris hopes to connect people to Jesus and his gospel through the performing arts while raising the necessary funds for his prison ministry. If you would like to financially support Chris and his prison ministry, please click here.

To learn more about Chris’ prison ministry with MINTS Seminary In-Prison, please go to the ‘Prison Ministry’ page on this website. 

Theatrical Background

Chris has been active in the theatre for over 30 years as a director, actor, writer and consultant. But acting has always been his passion. As a solo actor he has presented numerous one-man shows including The Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,  A Voice in the Wilderness, St. Paul in Chains, The Confessions of Pontius Pilate and The Gospel Chronicles.

In his most recent project, Chris dedicated a year and half to memorize Mark’s Gospel (NIV) and is excited about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through this moving drama to audiences everywhere.

Chris lives with his wife, Karen, in Miami Florida.