Meet our Founder/CEO
Christopher M. Houston
Christopher M. Houston is a published author, nonprofit founder, and retired senior chaplain recognized for his compassionate leadership and community-centered vision. For more than 25 years, he served in clinical, correctional, and community-based chaplaincy, helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions with hope and dignity.
Christopher earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western Carolina University and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Oral Roberts University. During the latter part of his 22 year federal career, Christopher served as the National Faith-Based Reentry Coordinator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C. In this role, he supported reentry initiatives across 121 federal institutions and led the development of the Community Reentry Network (CRN), the nation’s first comprehensive database connecting returning citizens with faith-based reentry resources.
His distinguished career also includes service as Chaplain/Department Head for the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention at C.A. Dillon Youth Development Center, as well as service as a clinical chaplain at Duke University Medical Center. In addition, Christopher has served as a senior pastor and church planter, religious and government leadership development, and mentor to men of all different backgrounds and circumstances - much of which is captured through his 3 book series Male to Man to Mentor #M2M2M.
Christopher is the founder of Bridge of Life Ministries, Bridge Builder Kingdom Solutions, and STR8PATH Solutions LLC str8pathsolutions.com. Together with his wife, Jacqueline, he has dedicated his life to building bridges of reconciliation, healing, faith, and community transformation. Married for more than 29 years, Christopher and Jacqueline are the parents of four adult children. Guided by the belief that transformation begins with unconditional love, he continues to inspire individuals and organizations with one goal in mind - reach, reconcile, and restore.
Board Appointments
Pitzer Family Education Foundation, which provides educational opportunities, mentorship, and scholarships for children impacted by parental incarceration and individuals reentering society on parole.
NCS- New Canaan Society, a 58-chapter network of marketplace men committed to encouraging and discipling one another through an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ and authentic friendship with one another.
Jenesis Community Development Corporation empowers and helps build stronger, more connected communities through education, economic opportunity, and sustainable growth - who's committed work connects rural, suburban, and historically under-resourced neighborhoods across the Western Tidewater Region of Virginia.
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Need to know...
A graduate of Western Carolina University (Bachelor of Arts) and Oral Roberts University (Master of Divinity) who's commitment to learning innovation keeps him in step with current trends.
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Ordained Pastor, church planter, non-profit founder, religious educator, change agent, national leader, and community influencer with a proven strength as a "Bridge Builder"
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Published Author who's principles from the book series "Male to Man to Mentor" have helped incarcerated males, correctional staff, and faith-based communities grasp the complexities of manhood, leadership, and character formation.
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Consultant/Entrepreneur who values Integrity and adheres to high ethical standards, ensuring transparency and honesty in all business dealings.
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Speaker, Spiritual Life Coach, Training Facilitator, Team Builder, and strategist who's extensive career in Government and chaplaincy yield results in a broad range of circumstances and among unique personalities.
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Professional Chaplain who's broad influence in clinical, correctional, youth, adult, and community settings advance universal standards in decency and human value.
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