Chris West

Chris West

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Passionate About Purpose | Fundraising, Leadership, & Strategic Growth for Nonprofits

  • Education

    • Campbell University

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor’s Degree Religion, Pre-Law

      Activities and Societies: Honors College Student. Served on the Campbell business ethics, ethics bowl, and mock trial Teams.

    • Wake Forest University

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      Graduate Certificate Faith-Based Nonprofit Leadership
    • Duke Divinity School

      2020 - 2023
      Masters of Divinity (Magna Cum Laude)

      Activities and Societies: Participated in the Berean Cohort through the Center for Reconciliation (CFR) from 2021-2023. Was an active part of the Baptist House of Studies and served as an associate campus minister with CBFNC. I also worked for the Ormond Center, CFR, and Office of Black Church Studies during my time at Duke. Certificates in: • Theology, Medicine, and Culture (TMC) • Food, Faith, Environmental Justices (FFEJ) • Faith-Based Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Transformation (FBO) • Missional Innovation• Baptist Studies

  • Experience

    • America's Future

      Jul 2022 - now

      I oversee events through the southeast, focused on community and economic development. Americas Future (AF) is on a mission to empower young people (ages 29-40) to make a positive impact in their communities with the conviction that change starts close to home. AF members share the belief that individuals share a limitless potential to improve their world; that intellectual humility and collaborative relationships make us better; and that vibrant communities are possible everywhere through individuals fulfilling their civic responsibility. We are diverse, inclusive, and welcoming to all who believe that better is possible! Show less

      • Southeast Hub Director

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Chapter Leader

        Jan 2022 - Sept 2024
      • National Member Guide

        Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Interim-National Chapter and Hub Coordinator

        Jul 2022 - Nov 2022
    • John Locke Foundation

      Dec 2024 - now
      Development Officer
    • Northside Community Church of Knightdale, North Carolina

      Apr 2025 - now
      Pastor of Care and Groups

      Responsible for overseeing Life Groups, developing and equipping Life Group Leaders, and leading Deacon and prayer ministries. This role also provides direct support and oversight for the Community & Engagement ministries.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chrisitan Job Corps: Level 1 National Certification Training

      WMU Foundation
    • Outward Mindset Training

      The Arbinger Institute
      May 2022
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    • Asset Based Community Development Certificate

      DePaul University
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Mediation and Negotiation

      University of Reading
      May 2018