Volunteer Spotlight: Christian
Christian’s Story: Closer to the Work
Since joining Anchor Lancaster a few months ago, Christian has become a steady and joyful presence—serving breakfast, welcoming guests at the Day Center, and tackling the heavy-lifting of weekly food deliveries. When I first met him, he was unloading boxes from a skid, movements sure and shoulders steady.
Christian works remotely for nonprofits, supporting mission-driven organizations across the country. But over time, he felt a growing distance from the people his work aimed to help. As he shared, it became clear: he was longing to live his faith with more proximity to the community he calls home.
It was his wife, Sarah, also a volunteer, who gently nudged him toward Anchor. Though his father-in-law, Bruce, serves on our case management team, Christian’s passion are entirely his own. What began as a quiet step toward connection has become something deeper: a rhythm of service rooted in compassion and carried out in humility and joy.
When asked what he enjoys most, he paused, a box in his hands hovering mid-air. His body stilled as his eyes searched for an answer too wide for words. You could almost feel the reel of memories playing behind them: faces, names, stories. A soft laugh broke the silence.
“Oh man,” he said. “A lot.”
Christian shows up with reverence for the unseen work that sustains others. Something his father taught him to honor from a young age. That attentiveness now shapes not only how he volunteers, but how he approaches his studies in housing and urban development, and how he lives out his faith.
He doesn’t quote Scripture, but you hear it in what he values: justice, mercy, and humble presence that arrives with joy. His story reminds us that spiritual transformation isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like carrying crates, offering dignity, and paying attention to what others overlook.
To Christian, thank you for your presence, your heart, and the way you reflect the kind of neighbor Christ calls us to be. We’re so grateful for Christian’s faithful generosity. His quiet dedication is a living reminder that real change starts with human connection, close by—one act of service at a time.
To anyone working remotely, doing good, but feeling disconnected: maybe that longing means it’s time to get closer. You don’t have to change your job. Just offer a piece of your week to something local—and see what God does with it. To explore ways you can volunteer at Anchor Lancaster, contact Kelly@anchorlancaster.org.