CHRISTOPHER L ANDERSON Phd
Powhatan,LA
Summary
Experienced Senior Pastor focused on fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Organizes impactful services and mentors congregants while fulfilling the Great Commission. Delivers engaging sermons and provides pastoral care that addresses spiritual and emotional needs. Leads community outreach initiatives through organized events and direct engagement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
St Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Natchitoches, Louisiana
04.2025 - Current
- Prepared and delivered sermons, fostering spiritual growth among congregants.
- Organized and led religious services, fostering deeper community connections.
- Counseled individuals and groups to address spiritual and emotional needs.
- Visited homes, hospitals, and prisons, providing comfort and support.
- Administered religious rites and ordinances, ensuring adherence to traditions.
- Instructed individuals seeking conversion to a specific faith with tailored guidance.
- Wrote articles and delivered speeches on relevant religious issues, raising awareness and sparking discussions.
- Led worship as singer and musician, creating meaningful and engaging experiences for congregants.
Associate Minister
St. John Baptist Church
Mansfield, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for growth initiatives, aligning community needs with church mission.
- Cultivated relationships with other congregations to enhance ecumenical understanding.
- Organized special events including weddings, funerals, baptisms, confirmations, and communion services.
- Assisted in developing new ministries to strengthen the church community.
- Represented church at denominational meetings on theological matters.
- Conducted visits to hospitals and nursing homes to provide spiritual guidance.
- Facilitated regular meetings with church leadership to discuss relevant topics. Regularly met with church leadership team to review goals and track progress.
Commercial and Residential General Contractor
A&R Painting and Drywall
Natchez, Louisiana
07.1996 - Current
- Submitted bids for commercial projects, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with specifications.
- Calculated material needs and estimated costs for project budgeting.
- Reviewed work orders to ascertain project requirements and scope of work.
- Protected surfaces using cloth or masking tape prior to painting activities.
- Filled cracks and holes with appropriate materials to prepare surfaces for finishing. with putty, plaster, or appropriate fillers.
- Prepared new surfaces by applying sealers before finishing with paint, stain, or varnish.
- Mixed colors of paint and additives to create desired finishes for projects. of paint, stain, or varnish with additives to achieve desired finishes and consistencies.
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Galveston County Juvenile Justice
Galveston, Texas
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Supervising Juveniles at Juvenile Justice Center
- Inspected mail for the presence of contraband.
- Monitored facility entrances to screen visitors for security purposes.
- Maintain records of juveniles' identification and activities.
- Conduct head counts to ensure that each juvenile is present.
- Monitor conduct of juveniles in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities
Associate Minister
Pleasent Hill Baptist Church
Montgomery, Louisiana
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated prayer sessions to strengthen community spirituality.
- Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
- Organize and lead religious services.
- Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
- Provided comfort and support through visits to individuals in homes, hospitals, or prisons.
- Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
- Administer religious rites or ordinances.
- Conducted Bible study sessions to deepen understanding of scripture.
- Taught Bible lessons to children in Sunday school classes.
- Andre Haynie Pastor
Corrections Officer
Louisiana State Penitentary Angola
07.2002 - 03.2004
- Supervised inmate activities within State Supermax prison to maintain safety and order.
- Conducted head counts to ensure accountability and security of all prisoners.
- Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities
- Inspected mail for the presence of contraband.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors and prevent unauthorized access.
- Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Corrections Supervisor
Correction Corp. of America
Winnfield, Louisiana
03.1999 - 07.2003
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure order and safety within facility. at Private prison P/T-Transportation Officer
- Inspected mail for contraband to uphold security protocols.
- Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Transported inmates to and from hospital and court for medical and legal needs.
- Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
- Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities
Chief Of Police
Natchez Police Dept
Natchez, Louisiana
02.1994 - 07.1999
- Supervised and coordinated criminal investigations, ensuring adherence to legal procedures and regulations.
- Maintained logs, prepared reports, and directed the preparation, handling of records.
- Explained police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
- Reviewed contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Investigated and resolved personnel problems within the organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
- Directed collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
- Informed personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
- Trained staff in effective procedures to enhance operational efficiency. in proper police work procedures.
- Monitored and evaluated subordinate job performance, authorizing promotions and transfers based on merit.
Education
Ph.D. - Theological Studies
National Bible College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2026
Master of Arts - Theology
National Bible College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2022
Bachelors Degree - Theology
United Theological Bible College
Shreveport, Louisiana05-2011
Associates Degree - Business
Commercial College of Alexandria
Alexandria, Louisiana05-1990
High School Diploma - General
Cloutierville High School
Cloutierville, Louisiana05-1988
Skills
- Church management software
- Compliance expertise
- Community outreach tools
- Leadership skills
- Supervisory capabilities
- Mentoring roles
- Excellent communicator
- Collaborative team player
- Active listening skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Detail-oriented approach
- Faith-based systems
Summary Of Qualifications
Result-oriented, high energy, self-starter, hands-on professional, successful record of training others, strong leadership, excellent communications skills, strong team player, supervisory skills, competent, attention to detail, dutiful respect for compliance in the entire Word of God, clear vision with the aid of the Holy Spirit to accomplish Church goals, Dealing with internal and external organizations at all levels via telephone and email, to ensure successful communications via actively listening and probing questions., Resolving in a biblical manner relying completely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and Church Elders to find the appropriate resolutions, efficiencies and high level of spiritual quality., Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific church goals., People-Soft and Oracle, experience in studying, preparing for the preaching and the teaching of Word of God.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
St Luke Missionary Baptist Church
04.2025 - Current
Associate Minister
St. John Baptist Church
10.2022 - Current
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Galveston County Juvenile Justice
12.2012 - 07.2013
Associate Minister
Pleasent Hill Baptist Church
01.2011 - 01.2012
Corrections Officer
Louisiana State Penitentary Angola
07.2002 - 03.2004
Corrections Supervisor
Correction Corp. of America
03.1999 - 07.2003
Commercial and Residential General Contractor
A&R Painting and Drywall
07.1996 - Current
Chief Of Police
Natchez Police Dept
02.1994 - 07.1999
Ph.D. - Theological Studies
National Bible College
Master of Arts - Theology
National Bible College
Bachelors Degree - Theology
United Theological Bible College
Associates Degree - Business
Commercial College of Alexandria
High School Diploma - General
Cloutierville High School