Chris Barksdale

Chris Barksdale is a Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual since November 2021, focusing on recruiting and training new advisors. Prior to this role, Chris served as a Financial Advisor and Lead Pastor at Parkside Bible Church from June 2015 to November 2021, overseeing church revitalization and the administration of Bethesda Christian Schools. Chris has diverse experience in church leadership, including roles in church mergers, planting, and youth ministry, with positions at Hope Hollywood, Hollywood Church, Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, and Grace Community Church. Chris holds a Master of Divinity from The Master's Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts from The Master's University, both in Bible/Biblical Studies.