PROFILE OF OUR PASTOR
ELDER LEONARD T. HARRIS is the eldest of 2 children born to Linton Harris and Vonzie Lee Hodges. He was raised in a Christian family and attended church from early childhood. Elder Harris accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1965 and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Elder L. T. Harris gave his trial sermon at Greater Zion Church of God In Christ in Philadelphia, PA, under the pastorship of Bishop B. M. Oakley. Soon after he was ordained and served faithfully under the pastorship of Bishop Oakey until he was called into the Vineyard to work with Bishop George A. Williams, at Rehoboth Temple COGIC, Philadelphia. While at Rehoboth, Elder Harris pursued the Evangelistic Ministry and a vast number of souls were added to the sheepfold. He won the respect of all he worked with, both young and old alike.
In January 1977, Elder Harris was led by the Lord to establish Spirit and Truth Church of God In Christ as Pastor and Minister to all God's people. As Pastor, many souls have accepted Christ, membership has increased, and healing and deliverance has been found through his many prayers and sacrifices.
In September 2001, Pastor Harris was promoted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdictional Bishop to be the Superintendent of The Delaware Valley District.
Since conception, Elder Harris has organized the Feeding Program, The Tract and Prison Ministry. Outreach Ministry has been added by way of the Moss Rehabilitation Center located in Philadelphia, which is visited by Pastor Harris and congregation every first Tuesday of the Month and adoption of the Molletta Personal Care Shelter for Men visited every other month.
Pastor Harris was married to the late Mother Vivian J. O. Harris for 39 glorious years. From this union they have 2 daughters, Sister Vendetta J. Tolliver, Evangelist Avery C. Roberts and one son, Minister Braddock G. Harris.
—To God Be The Glory!
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