About Us

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• The believer strengthening spiritually – Emphasizing our personal relationship with Christ. Loving Him and becoming more like Him.

• The believer increasing Intellectually – Emphasizing how to properly study the Bible and apply its truths.

• The believer supporting socially – Emphasizing today’s family and being a positive influence in education, civics and community.

• The believer functioning physically – Emphasizing our physical health and mental/emotional well being.

• The believer flourishing financially – Emphasizing the Biblical principles of financial success through proper stewardship and Kingdom- focused entrepreneurship..

 Pastor Christopher Henderson Sr. serves as the Senior Pastor and Lead Teacher of the Star of Hope Baptist Church in DeSoto, Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and was a top 20 senior student leader on campus majoring in Speech Communication and minoring in Spanish. Pastor Chris has a passion for personal development and education, and he believes that a strong Biblical education is critically necessary to fulfill our destiny and purpose in the Kingdom of God. He is a member of the DeSoto Pastors Coalition, a group of local pastors committed to serving and addressing the needs of their city. He is also a member of DeSoto Police and Clergy, an alliance between the DeSoto Police Department and community pastors. Pastor Chris is a co-author of the book, ‘Persist Until Success Happens.’ He is married to his beloved wife, Charita and they have four children. Charita shares her husband's passion for developing others. She serves as a mentor to the Star of Hope Young Adult Ministry, and gives leadership to the Star of Hope’s Children's Ministry.  She has a passion for community service and was recognized by President Barack Obama with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.  She demonstrates that passion by leading  the church's philanthropic efforts.