Hitchcock Church Welcomes New Associate Pastor

Chris Burton will join Hitchcock Church as Associate Pastor after Easter Sunday. Burton is a minister and artist who works to bring together people who may be surprised by what they have in common. Chris’ work emphasizes Jesus as the prime abolitionist who sets the captive free.

Born and educated in Brooklyn, Chris is a writer for himself and others. He is a proud Davidson alum. He received his Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary, as well as a Master of Science in Education from St. John's University. He serves as an ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America, is a Social Justice Fellow for The Memorial Foundation, and serves on the board of You Got This, Kid! and Voices of Jubilee.

Chris was named “an innovator in ministry you should know” by the Presbyterian Outlook. He hosts a podcast about theology and culture called BaddestChaplain, another with Presbyterian Outlook called Theology and Hip-Hop, an inspirational series called Morning Meds, co-created an award-winning podcast about race, culture, and soul care called CrossStreets, as well as Invisible Strength Podcast. His preaching was featured on A Sermon For Every Sunday. He is a member of Style’s Top 40 under 40, an Obama Foundation Leader, and his speaking was featured in TEDx.

He is excited for this next chapter in his life as he moves to Greenacres with his wife, Brianna, and their two sons.