Juniper Tree Ministry Network
Founder & Executive Director

Rev. Christopher Blythe

Pastor | LPC-A | QMHP-C | CCTP — bringing together pastoral leadership, theological education, counseling education, and a commitment to healthier, more compassionate ministry cultures.

Founder & Executive Director

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Rev. Christopher Blythe

Pastor | LPC-A | QMHP-C | CCTP

Rev. Christopher Blythe is a pastor, church revitalization consultant, educator, and mental-health professional committed to helping churches cultivate healthier, more compassionate ministry cultures. With 18 years of pastoral experience, he brings practical insight in preaching, discipleship, spiritual formation, pastoral care, leadership development, church revitalization, and supporting individuals and families healing from church hurt.
Christopher has revitalized four churches and has pastored congregations in North Carolina, Virginia, Idaho, and Utah. He also served as lead researcher for a church revitalization project, interviewing nationally recognized leaders in church renewal and revitalization. Licensed for ministry in 2008 and ordained in 2014, he combines theological grounding with a thoughtful, people-centered approach to ministry leadership.
In addition to his pastoral work, Christopher serves in community mental health, specializing in trauma therapy and recovery. He is an engaging speaker who presents at conferences throughout the year, including conferences hosted by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), such as caregiver and Equity conferences.

M.A. Professional CounselingAmridge University — summa cum laude
M.A. Christian StudiesLuther Rice Seminary
B.S. Ministry / BibleAmridge University
LPC-ALicensed Professional Counselor Associate — Oregon
QMHP-CQualified Mental Health Professional–Certified — Oregon
CCTPCertified Clinical Trauma Professional

These qualifications inform Rev. Blythe’s educational, pastoral, consultative, and mental-health-focused ministry perspective. Juniper Tree Ministry Network does not provide therapy, clinical counseling, diagnosis, or treatment.

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