Pastor John H. CHristian

Pastor John H. Christian is the visionary leader and Senior Pastor of Christian Worship Center (CWC), founded in Leesburg, Florida, in 2000. Born in Leesburg, he answered the call to ministry as a deacon at his parents' church and has since dedicated his life to serving God and his community.


A graduate of Saint Leo University, Pastor Christian holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Management. Beyond ministry, he is a licensed real estate agent and mortgage broker and has served on the Leesburg City Commission since 2003, including multiple terms as Mayor.

Under his leadership, CWC has grown into a thriving, multi-campus ministry with outreach initiatives like Men of Distinction and Kids of Distinction Child Care Learning Centers. Pastor Christian’s passion for community transformation led to the construction of a $3 million recreation center in Leesburg’s African American community.


A dedicated husband to Constance and father to Devon, Jonvier, Joshua, and Czenobia, Pastor Christian is committed to sharing the Gospel and empowering people to fulfill their purpose. His dynamic leadership and unwavering faith continue to inspire countless lives in Central Florida and beyond.