Rev. Chris Collins

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Chris Collins is a native of Camden, NJ. He is a member of the clergy in Camden, a Chaplain for New Jersey State Department of Corrections, Camden County Office of the Sheriff and former Chaplain for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Foundation.

In 1995, he started what is known today as the nation’s premier faith-based and professional weekly newspaper for winners, Anointed News Journal (ANJ), which is distributed in 28 states and has been distributed in 11 countries. Anointed News Journal (ANJ) provides positive people interest stories and resources that uplifts and empowers its readers.

In 2004, he served as a consultant for the NFL (National Football League) Retired Players Association and helped to write the exit strategy for retired players. In 2006, he was fortunate to coach professional football and made an appearance in the 2007 Arena Championship Bowl.

Chris Collins is the 2019 recipient of the Congressional Martin Luther King, Jr Freedom Award. Anointed News Journal was voted #21 in the Top 100 Small Businesses in NJ as a result of his hard work and dedication to providing quality services to Camden and surrounding communities. In 2021 Chris Collins was recognized by CIO Bulletin as one of the nation’s Top 50 Innovators of the Year.

Rev. Collins currently serves as a member of Camden City Council 2^nd Ward and a Commissioner for Camden Redevelopment Authority.

He is a member of the Penn State University Alumni Association, and also has a masters in theology with biblical leadership from Belford University.