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Comment: The larger part of this article appeared to be copy and paste with a copy violation report of 54 percent. Ibjaja055 (talk) 09:21, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

Comment: Almost all the references are duplicated in the external link section. If there are no external links, it is not compulsory to have the section.
Also, Remove sentences like this receiving many local, state, and national awards, it makes the article look promotional. You can list the one or two most important one in the lead and have a section for his awards in the article. Ibjaja055 (talk) 09:17, 3 December 2024 (UTC)

Christopher Alan Bullock

Bullock's Headshot

Christopher Alan Bullock (born January 7, 1962) is an American pastor and minister from Wichita, Kansas, who is the current pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle, Delaware. He was the first African American elected as New Castle County President in 2012 where he served diverse communities in the largest county in the state of Delaware. Bullock career spans over 40 years of experience in pastoral and political roles within African American and urban communities, receiving many local, state, and national awards. He is known for advocating for civil rights, specializing in liberation, empowerment, and encouraging collaboration in religious environments through discipleship, fellowship, service, worship, and evangelism. His life works have been dedicated to cultivating Christian communities through theological, theoretical, and civic instruction regardless of political party affiliations.^[1]

Early Life

Early Years and Education

Christopher Alan Bullock was born in Wichita, KS to David and Celestine Bullock on January 7, 1962. The Bullock family has ancestral roots in the Manchester Community of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was raised in the Baptist denomination where he attended church regularly with nfamily. Pastor Bullock graduated from Wichita South High School in 1980 after receiving numerous awards for his performance in Varsity Basketball as a point guard. Accolades include All-City, All-State, winning three state championships, and being inducted into the Kansas State High School Hall of Fame. Upon graduation, he attended Dodge City Community College where he continued his basketball career as an All-Conference Point Guard and led with 175 assists during the 1980-81 season.^[2] He later attended the University of Alaska-Anchorage on a basketball scholarship where he obtained a Bachelor of Social Work in Criminal Justice.^[3] At UAA, Bullock was recognized as an All-Conference Point Guard, Leader in assists and steals, and leader in free throw percentage.^[4]

In 1987, Bullock married Rev. Dr. Debbie Ardella Strickling in San Francisco, California. Today they share two sons, Benjamin Ellis Bullock and Daniel Alan Bullock, and three grandchildren, Daniel Christopher, Isabella Jonelle, and Isaiah Benjamin.

Bullock obtained a Master of Divinity degree from the Colgate-Rochester Divinity School/Crozer Seminary, with a concentration in Black Church Studies in 1990. Six years later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary, specializing in Black Church Leadership in the Urban Context. Additionally, Dr. Bullock received a certificate in Faith-based Economic and Community Development Curriculum at Harvard University Divinity School in 2000.

Career

Ministry

Dr. Bullock began his ministerial career at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Anchorage, AK, under the pastorate of Dr. A.B. Patterson. He was licensed as a Baptist Minister in 1982 and later ordained in 1986. He served for three years as the Youth Pastor at the First Genesis Baptist Church in Rochester, New York under Rev. C.C. Gavin, Pastor. In 1990, Bullock became the eighth pastor of the historic Eighth Street Baptist Church in Wilmington, Delaware.^[5] In 1998, he and his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he served as the Pastor of the Progressive Baptist Church from 1998 to 2004.^[6] While in Chicago, he served beyond the pulpit as a civil rights activist for social justice for African Americans.^[7]

In 2004, Dr. Bullock became the inaugural Pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church in Delaware.^[8]The mission of Canaan is to do Ministry for the Master. Canaan is a vibrant community welcoming people from various backgrounds, including the Caribbean, South America, and Africa.^[9] Canaan’s efforts have been recognized on the state and national levels for their advocacy and service; being designated as a Route 9 HUB for distributions of food, formula, diapers, COVID-19 testing, and other community resources.^[10]

Additionally, Dr. Bullock is a former board member of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc.

Most notably, Pastor Bullock is a Spiritual Advisor to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and his Family.^[11]

Dr. Bullock has authored two books: "The Social Mission of the Black Church: A Call to Action" - Foreword by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. and "A Charge to Keep." These works reflect his passion for social justice and challenge the Black church to return to its activist roots.

Public Service

While in Chicago, Bullock was elected as President of the Chicago South Side Branch of the NAACP.^[12] Notably he established a community computer lab to help young people from disadvantaged homes bridge the digital divide.^[13] He was appointed by Governor George Ryan as an Illinois State Commissioner on Discrimination and Hate Crimes, advocating for the rights of individuals facing discrimination.

In 2012, Dr. Bullock was elected as the first African American to serve as President of the New Castle County Council where he oversaw 13 council members.^[14] He was instrumental in passing a resolution and securing funding for the construction of the $21 Million dollar Route 9 Library and Innovation Center.^[15] As the New Castle County President, he established the Annual Minority Business Forum to address community needs and promote equality in economic development. He led efforts in state-wide criminal justice reform as Co-founder of the Delaware Coalition for Prison Reform and Justice and an Advisor to the Delaware Supreme Court on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Delaware Court System

While serving on county council he also was a member and past President of the Delaware Black Caucus along with other elected officials across the state. Bullock was appointed to a four term as an Inaugural Delaware State Commissioner on the Public Integrity and Commission on Minority Health by Gov. Mike Castle. This board worked to foster trust and accountability of public servants while promoting the well-being of marginalized communities.

Pastor Bullock is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Global Service

In 1999, Dr. Bullock served as an adviser to South Africa with the United Nations. Since then, he has embarked on international mission trips spanning diverse destinations such as Cape Town, Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria in South Africa, alongside ventures to Monrovia, Liberia, and Beijing, China, dedicated to preaching the gospel and cultivating meaningful partnerships aimed at advancing humanitarian causes and fostering sustainable community development. He also collaborated with the Embassy of Venezuela and local representatives to establish the Citgo/Citizen Energy Program, which delivered discounted heating oil to eligible Delawareans and homeless shelters.

In 2023, Dr. Bullock received a special honor while on a preaching mission in Liberia, West Africa. The Chief of the local Kpelle Tribe gowned him at the Liberian Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention and bestowed upon him the name "JUTONU," meaning "One who responds."