Christa Armstead

In these pages you will read the powerful true story of one woman’s lifelong search for identity and love. The illegitimate daughter of a Catholic priest and an African- American teen, Christa Armstead struggled against poverty, prejudice, and rejection from her father growing up in inner-city LA. Finding the strength to thrive, Christa Armstead persevered.

Christa shares her journey with honesty and vulnerability. It will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they didn't fit in and struggled to find their place in the world. Those who have experienced hardship, trauma, abandonment, or abuse will be pointed to the depth of God’s love for them and find hope.

Christa Armstead is an inspirational leader, author and speaker, the wife of Guss Armstead of To The Hoop Basketball Services and mother of Aaron, Armond, Alexis, and Arik Armstead of the San Francisco 49ers and the founder of Armstead Academic Project.

Christa’s commitment to supporting and helping others is evident in her body of work as a pastor and community advocate. Drawing on her own experience of pain and hardship, she has cultivated a deep well of compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others.

Alongside her family and church community, Christa has worked tirelessly to empower the marginalized and those who have been forgotten or left behind. Her faith has been a constant source of strength and inspiration, enabling her to overcome personal challenges and to find freedom.

Christa is passionate about sharing her journey of healing with the world, offering hope and guidance to those who are striving to break free themselves or to help others to be liberated.