From the Pit to the Pulpit: The Journey of a Female Pastor

Pastor Christine L. Bennett found herself in many pits before her eventual rise to the pulpit. As a young adult, she spent her time partying, still attending church but lost in using vices as a means of living. Even after her marriage to the pastor of her church and ministering to others, she found herself in a different pit, one of imposter syndrome and doubt.

It took years after her husband's death to accept her calling to pastor their church. It took years of climbing out of her pit to find the faith in God and herself to become the leader she was meant to be. Now, she lives everyday in acceptance of her role in God's plan and aiding others in finding theirs.

This is her story.

About the Author
Pastor Christine L. Bennett is the senior pastor of the Naked Truth Training and Empowerment Center, Inc.; executive director of the Ministry Spirit of Excellence Ministry Operation Opportunity, Inc., a non-profit; and a member of Mississippi Country Non-Profit Coalition. In her spare time she volunteers with Haven of Northeast Arkansas, a domestic violence shelter for women and children, and sits as a director on the board for Faith in Action Project, a senior citizen caregiving non-profit.

Pastor Bennett enjoys spending time with her family and shopping. She has ten siblings, one daughter, and one godson.