Christopher Holmes

Christopher Holmes has a long history of working in the technology and service industries. In 2008, they began their career as the Chief Technology Officer at The Orchard Stores, an Apple Premium Service Provider and Authorized Reseller. In 2010, they took on the role of Interim Music Minister at FBC Eunice. In 2011, they were appointed as the Family Pastor at First Baptist Church Ville Platte. In 2013, they became the CEO of The Orchard Solutions, an Apple Consultants Network member and Apple Authorized Training Center. In 2014, they founded Rooted Consulting, a small business offering multi-platform Small Business Support Services, as well as outsourced help-desk services. Christopher also took on the role of Senior Systems Engineer/Technical Training Specialist at HCS Technology Group. In addition, they worked as a Project Engineer (IC) at Apple Professional Services. In 2016, they became the Discipleship Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church Eunice. Finally, in 2017, they took on the role of Service Partner (JumpStart Integrator & Certified Trainer) at Jamf.

Christopher Holmes has a diverse educational background. Christopher completed a High School Diploma at Thibodaux High School in 1996-1996, followed by a General Studies Associates degree at Louisiana State University Eunice in 2004-2014. Christopher then obtained a Certificate in Church Planting from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2007-2008, and an Associate of Christian Ministry in Theology/Theological Studies from the same institution in 2013-2016. Christopher also attended Nicholls State University from 1996-2000, though they did not obtain a degree. Finally, they completed a Bachelors of Christian Ministry in Theology/Theological Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017-2019 and a Project Management Certificate from Louisiana Christian University in 2020-2021. Additionally, Holmes has obtained numerous certifications from institutions such as Apple, LinkedIn, Jamf, and Marketcircle.