Senior Pastor Christopher A. Bourne Sr.

Christopher A. Bourne (known affectionately as ‘Pastor Chris’) has been the Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church since May 2019.  

 

Pastor Chris has received degrees from Citrus College of Glendora and graduated with
honors from Vanguard University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion (with emphasis in
Ministry and Leadership). With his vision and commitment to further the Gospel, Pastor
Chris has taught and served in a variety of strategic leadership positions and as an adjunct
professor at the Southern California School of Ministry. Pastor Chris serves as the Executive
Director of Bethlehem Community Development Center, which services youth in education,
empowerment, career and shelter. He also serves as the Chairman of the Associated
Churches of Christ Holiness Board of Elders and on the executive board of the Clergy
Community Coalition.

 

Pastor Chris works tirelessly evangelizing close to home and abroad.  His message has reached as far as Africa.  Some ventures include feeding and clothing the less fortunate, providing resources for under privileged families and children, supporting ministries such as: Save the Children, Azusa Pacific Universities Missions and the National Churches of Christ Holiness Foreign Missions program and many others.

 

SBC Monrovia is like another home for Pastor Bourne with many friends and family who are still residents of the community and members of SBC Monrovia. Pastor Bourne’s very own Aunt Mary Bourne proudly carried his first book, Man of The Month around sharing it with the congregation.  The book is available at SBC’s bookstore.

 

He also has another talent outside of writing and that is radio. As a co-host radio personality, Pastor Chris has ministered to thousands of listeners on KJLH  102.3 FM on Sunday nights’ “POWER HOUR.”  Known by the radio audience as “Pastor C,” he is thankful to have had a platform to share God’s word while also empowering the community to enhance their lives.