Background
Christopher, Claude was born on October 26, 1929 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of William Vanus and Ora (Hancock) Christopher.
Christopher, Claude was born on October 26, 1929 in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. Son of William Vanus and Ora (Hancock) Christopher.
Bachelor, Prairie View University, 1951. Master of Arts, DePaul University, 1958. Master of Divinity, Drew University, 1979.
Postal clerk, United States Post Office, Chicago, 1954-1957; teacher history, Manley & Harlan, Chicago, 1957-1975; pastor, Wallace Chapel, Summit, New Jersey, 1975-1982; pastor, Soldiers Memorial, Salisbury, North Carolina, 1982-1984; pastor, Bethlehem, Gary, Indiana, 1984-1986; pastor, St. Paul, Toledo, Ohio., 1986-1996; presiding elder, Chicago District, since 1996. Pastor St. Matthew-Gooden & Bethlehem, Chicago and Gary, 1960-1975.
With United States Army, 1951-1954.
Married Mattie Olivia Walker, August 2, 1958. Children: Gary J., Sharon D.