Chris grew up on a farm in western Ohio and enjoyed the mechanical work that went along with farming. After high school, he went to technical school and began working as an auto mechanic. When Chris and Angie accepted Christ as their Savior in 1987, the Lord began to direct heir hearts to missionary service. On a short-term mission trip, Chris discovered the use of airplanes in missionary work. The Jutte family served in southeast Asia for 18 years and in 2018 returned to service with MMS. Angie volunteers in the financial department at MMS.

At MMS,Chris is an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. He obtained his A&P license as an apprentice at MMS in 1998 and holds an Inspection Authorization.