Pastor Christopher V. Pryor is a paragon of integrative leadership, seamlessly weaving his devout Christian faith with his notable educational and secular expertise to engender transformative change within the Saginaw communities. His scholastic pursuits, including a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master of Practical Theology from Ashland Theological Seminary, underpin his commitment to nurturing the community’s multifaceted growth. These academic accolades mirror his dedication to fostering holistic development, blending spiritual, intellectual, and social enrichment.

Pastor Pryor’s professional path is distinguished by a significant 13-year period at Pfizer, Inc., where his contributions and achievements were highly notable. This experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent pastoral calling. Pastor Pryor’s ecclesiastical ascent from Superintendent to Administrative Assistant within the Michigan Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction exemplifies his unwavering faith. As the shepherd of Victorious Believers Ministries COGIC, Pastor Pryor’s leadership extends beyond the church walls, impacting the broader Saginaw community through his involvement with various esteemed boards. His service on the Saginaw Community Foundation, Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows, Saginaw Chamber of Commerce, and Saginaw City Rescue Mission exemplifies his dedication to civic engagement. Additionally, his roles with the Disproportionate Minority Contract Initiative and Saginaw Community Affairs Community Board showcase his commitment to social equity and community development. Moreover, as a gubernatorial appointee to the Michigan Community Service Commission, Pastor Pryor brings his wealth of experience and insight to the forefront of state-level service initiatives.

His empathetic vision and resolute spirit fuel initiatives that resonate with Saginaw’s collective aspirations, positioning him as a catalyst for enduring change. His educational advocacy shines through the dynamic partnership he has cultivated between VBM and Jessie Loomis Elementary School, where he leads volunteer efforts to enrich students’ lives academically and emotionally, transforming the school into a nurturing haven for young minds.

His life’s credo, “Praise is what I do, and worship is who I am,” is not just a personal mantra but a guiding principle that infuses his every endeavor with passion and purpose. Through his multifaceted involvement, Pastor Pryor harmonizes the melody of community resilience with the rhythm of spiritual grace, fostering a legacy of empowerment and transformation across all sectors of society.