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Bryan Christian, J.D., SHRM-CP, Esq.

Bryan Christian, J.D., SHRM-CP, Esq.

Attorney at Law

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Legal Counsel at Arkansas Department of the Military

  • Education

    • United National Biblical Studies Seminary

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      Doctor of Divinity Theology/Theological Studies A

    • Berean School of the Bible

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      Associate of Arts - Christian Worker Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies A

    • University of Central Arkansas

      1994 - 1995
      Credit Hours toward a Masters of Arts in English & Writing Literature and Writing A

    • Webster University at Little Rock, AR

      1994 - 1995
      Credit Hours toward Masters of Arts in Business Administration Business Administration and Management, General A

    • University of Arkansas at Little Rock

      2006 - 2008
      Credits toward a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry Chemistry A

      Activities and Societies: Pre-Medical Student Group

    • University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law

      1995 - 1999
      Doctor of Law (J.D.) Law

    • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

      1991 - 1993
      Bachelor's Degree Major in English Language and Literature; Minor in Religious Studies A

      Activities and Societies: UTC Symphony Orchestra UTC Christian Choir

  • Experience

    • Bryan P. Christian, Attorney at Law

      Mar 1999 - now
      Attorney at Law

      A lawyer practicing primarily in estate planning and business formations.

    • New Life Church of Arkansas, Inc.

      Jan 2011 - Oct 2023

      Provide vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for the development of a cost-effective human resources department while concurrently facilitating efficient operations to meet current and future human resources needs of New Life Church of Arkansas, Inc.Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.Serve as key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business decisions related to personnel, risk management, security, campus development, employment law compliance, 501(c)(3) compliance, statements of faith, and real estate transactions.Acts as organizational development liaison and advisor to the leadership of New Life Church of Arkansas, Inc. and facilitates initiatives in the organization. Plans, develops, implements, and administers HR programs for company Team Members. Responsible for development and integration of human resource programs and associated, multiple projects to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. Show less Pastor for New Life Church of Arkansas, Inc.Pastor - Connect Greater Little Rock Campus, helping people connect through New Life Church Connect Classes, a four part ministry to teach attendees what the church believes and how they can build meaningful relationships within the mission of New Life Church.Conducts pre-marital and marital counseling, weddings, baptisms, funerals, and communion.Supervises and volunteers in numerous serve teams and Life Groups at New Life Church of Arkansas at the I-430 campus in NLR, AR Show less

      • Executive Pastor of Human Resources and General Counsel

        Jan 2014 - Oct 2023

      • Pastor

        Jan 2011 - Oct 2023

    • New Life Church College - Arkansas Baptist University

      Aug 2018 - Oct 2023
      Adjunct Professor Of Business

    • New Life Church of Arkansas

      Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

      New Life Church of Arkansas, Inc., headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, 2011 to Present.Advise Lead Pastor, Senior Executive Pastors, Pastors, and staff on laws and legal rights impacting the church's functionality.Pastor staff and their families through ministry and private life matters using prayer, biblical teaching, theological instruction, and counseling.Oversee legal matters of the church, serving as its legal representative in employment law, corporate, and contracts.Maintain knowledge of the company's legal documents, policies, and operations.Craft and review legal and loss prevention strategies in response to liability threats.Serve as chief culture officer to secure integrity in all church processes.Keep records of all legal documents and proceedings for the company.Coordinate and communicate with outside counsel.Directly responsible for administrating, coordinating, and evaluating employment law and human resource functions. Show less

      • Executive Pastor In-House Counsel and Stewardship

        Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

      • Executive Pastor and General Counsel

        Jan 2011 - Apr 2024

      • Executive Pastor In House Counsel

        Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

    • Arkansas Department of the Military

      Mar 2024 - now
      Chief Legal Counsel

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Attorney License 2000015

      Supreme Court of the State of Arkansas
      Mar 2000

    • SHRM-CP

      SHRM
      Feb 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • Attorney License

      State Bar of Texas
      Aug 1999