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Andrew Christjoy is an Organizational Communication scholar focusing on the resilience of individuals, organizations, and communities through empirical research and the production of heroic narratives. His dissertation, conducted using hermeneutic phenomenology, was a multimodal endeavor that included both a traditional document and a documentary film analyzing strategies to enhance resilience within churches in small-town America. These findings offer practical techniques for revitalizing congregations in traditional rural and suburban settings with limited resources. The film, Resilient Church, has garnered multiple festival awards and serves as a pivotal discussion piece to encourage applied action within churches. As an award-winning filmmaker, his films have been distributed on various platforms, with notable premieres at historic theaters. Andrew also has a rich background in public service as a firefighter and paramedic and has received numerous teaching awards throughout his academic career.
Texas A&M University • College Station, Texas
Lecturing on communication subjects with a focus on leadership and conflict management.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.