The Rev. Dr. Thomas Christian Currie

"Church at its best happens when we are living and acting, not out of institutional preservation and maintenance, but as we put ourselves out there by taking a leap of faith. That is what a call is and that is what I, along with your pastor nominating committee, have heard together.

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church is a church with a rich history, strong and healthy leadership, thoughtful people, and a special mission in this city. I am grateful that the wisdom of the Holy Spirit has brought us together in such a time as this, and along with my wife Stephanie and our three children (Thomas, Harrison, and Corinne), I am honored, excited, and ready to take this leap of faith. And more than that, I look forward to getting to know all of you and walking with you to see where the Spirit is leading us next, together. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you." - Chris Currie

Chris with wife Stephanie and children Thomas, Harrison and Corinne

FORMAL EDUCATION

Davidson College, 1997
Atrium Baccalaureus, History/Religion

Princeton Theological Seminary
2004 Masters of Divinity

University of Edinburgh | School of Divinity
2013 Doctor of Philosophy

PASTORAL EXPERIENCE

Calypso Presbyterian Church, NC (2004-2010)

Church of Scotland/Presbyterian Chaplain Edinburgh Prison (2011-2013)

First Presbyterian Church Shreveport, LA (2013-2021)

SERVICE TO THE CHURCH

Presbytery Leadership Council, Presbytery of the Pines

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Board of Trustees

PUBLICATIONS

The Only Sacrament Left to Us (2015)

In the Meantime: Sermons for this Time Between the Times (2018)

Chris is also a regular contributor to "The Presbyterian Outlook", "Journal for Preachers", and "The Presbyterian Outlook Outpost Blog".