Dawn S. Christopher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Serving in ministry for more than 35 years, she initiates the fourth generation of family preachers. She graduated from Temple University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, after which, she pursued and received a Master of Divinity degree from the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now known as Palmer Theological Seminary.
Reverend Christopher is the pastor of Ward Emmanuel AME Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has served in other capacities of ministry, such as Assistant Pastor, Director of Women’s Ministry, Dean, Biblical Instructor (Trinity Bible Institute School of the Prophets), and Chaplain at the Delores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in New Castle, Delaware. She’s worked extensively in the area of ministerial training and development. Her ministry has been recognized by various community organizations. However, she attributes her abilities to the knowledge and understanding of Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.”
She is the Founder/CEO of New Dawn Ministries International Inc., a ministry to Women of healing and deliverance to the whole person spirit, soul, and body. Its’ focus is multicultural with an emphasis on teaching, preaching, and life application of the “Word” of God.
Talented and gifted beyond the pulpit, Reverend Christopher has pursued her love for the Arts to include Radio, Television, Theater, and Film. She is a former student of the Actors Center and The New Freedom Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has performed at The New Freedom Theatre, The South Camden Theatre Company in Camden, New Jersey, The Grand Opera House, The Wilmington Drama League, the former Three Little Bakers Dinner Theatre, and Artzscape in Wilmington, Delaware.
Reverend Christopher has developed a love for writing. She is an author and has written a 31- day Topical Devotional called, “A New Dawn, The Power of Change.” It is written to encourage, inspire and breathe new life to a thirsty soul.
Family is important to Reverend Christopher. She is the wife of Calvin H. Christopher, the mother of two daughters, Tiffany and Ashley, and one son, Julian. She is also the very proud grandmother of Ryan, Harper, Cooper, and Cannon.
Reverend Christopher is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and currently serves as the Chaplain of the Wilmington (DE) Alumnae Chapter. She has also served as Treasurer for both the Wilmington District and the Delaware Conference Ministerium of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Boldly, as an expert marksman, Reverend Christopher stands fearlessly as God’s secret arsenal and trumpeted voice for this end time. Determined to free the lost and empower the Body of Christ, her heart’s desire is to be a blessing to the world.
Her favorite saying is “I don’t serve NO CHUMP CHANGE GOD!”
