Christopher Eldridge

7519 Harbour Town Dr.

Pickerington, Ohio, 43147
480-540-5701
celdridge5391@ucumberlands.edu

MISSION
To support, journey with, and empower clients to have the courage to strive towards wellness in their
relational, vocational, emotional, spiritual, and physical realms of life.
WORK EXPERIENCE

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus, OH

Pastor, Jul 2011 Present
Prepare and deliver sermons to 140+ people each week.
Organize and lead regular religious services for a multi-ethnic congregation.
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Visit, comfort, and encourage people in homes, hospitals, or prisons.
Provide leadership and religious teaching for congregational members.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Plan and conduct weddings, funerals, baptisms, or confirmations.
Teach youth, adults, and women in specially designed formats.
Lead the congregation in growth exceeding 30% in 5 years.
Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting
for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.

EDUCATION
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
Master of Divinity, Sep 2007 - May 2011
University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY
M.A. Professional Counseling Candidate, Expected graduation, Dec 2018

Concordia University, Irvine, CA

B.A. Theological Studies, Dec 2006
President's Showcase Finalist - Honorable Mention
Biblical Languages Award

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Counseling Association (2016 - Present)

7519 Harbour Town Dr.

Pickerington, Ohio, 43147

480-540-5701

celdridge5391@ucumberlands.edu