Larry D. Harrison Sr
Franklin,TN
Summary
To serve my community with integrity, to be an encouragement to those whom I engage along life’s journey; giving back to society by way of helping people reach their goals.
Knowledgeable [Pastor of Westwood BC] with robust background in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Successfully guided numerous congregations through transformative periods while fostering inclusive and supportive environment. Demonstrated exceptional communication and counseling skills, consistently providing guidance and support to individuals in need.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
MAPCO CONVENIENCE STORES
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Pastor
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Serves as Senior Pastor
- Established Deacon Ministry, including training and ordination of Deacons
- Conducts Weekly Bible Study classes
- Developed community outreach ministry
- Developed Men’s Ministry
- Conduct Normal Pastoral Duties
Porocoat Operator
Depuy orthopaedics
01.1989 - 01.2010
- Cup Cell Division
- Orthopedic Polisher
Elder in Training
Grace gatherinG church
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Predominately Caucasian congregation
- Served under Christopher Norman, Senior Pastor
- Teaching Mini-Congregations [Sunday School]
- Involved in developing teaching curriculum for Mini-congregations
Interim Pastor
Good Shepard community church
01.2002 - 01.2003
- African American congregation
- Assumed Pastoral duties
- Delivered Sunday Morning Message
- Conducted Sunday School and Mid-week Bible study
- Reviewed and advised on church financials
- Encouraged and conducted evangelist outreach efforts
Interim Speaking Minister
Waynedale baptist church
01.2001 - 05.2001
- Predominately Caucasian congregation
- Southern Baptist affiliation
- Delivered Sunday morning and evening message as the Pastoral search committee decided upon a pastor
Associate Minister
come as you are community church
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Predominately African American congregation
- Served under Anthony Payton, Senior Pastor
- Director of Christian Education
- Director of Children’s ministry
- Preached when requested by Pastor
- Actively worked as an Evangelist
- Lead a missionary trip to Haiti; served as the guest Evangelist
- Ordained by Anthony Payton, Senior Pastor
Associate Minister
greater progressive baptist church
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Predominately African American congregation
- Served under Ternae Jordan, Senior Pastor
- Served as Minister of Christian Education
- Preached when requested by Senior Pastor
- Involved in Evangelism ministry
- Lead evangelism team in missionary trip to Haiti
Associate Minister
Kingsford heights baptist church
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Predominately African American congregation
- Served under Robert Redden, Senior Pastor
- Taught Sunday School
Call to Preach
berean baptist chapel
01.1980 - 01.1988
- Answered the call to Preach in 1983
- Served under Sid Smith, Ph.D., Senior Pastor
- Received License to preach
Education
Master of Science - Master of Theology
Emmanuel Bible College And Theological Seminary
Nashville, TN01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University
Fort Wayne, INSome College (No Degree) - Bible Old And New Testament Studies
Taylor University
Fort Wayne, INSome College (No Degree) - Religious Studies
Grace College
Winona Lake, INSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Research and analysis
- Data interpretation
- Media relations
- Leadership development
Biography
I am a native of Nashville, Tennessee, the youngest of six children, five boys and one girl. My parents are the late Haywood C Jr, and Geraldine Harrison., While I enjoyed a good childhood here in Nashville; after leaving high school I join the Army and was very privileged to see other parts of the world during my young adult life., I’m a family man married to Cheryl and we have two sons and five grandchildren. I was called to the gospel ministry shortly after my tour of military duties ended; a life changing experience., 1988, Warsaw, IN, 1994, Fort Wayne, IN, Cheryl E. (Bostwick) Harrison, 26, Larry Jr., Michael, Rolandis, DeJour, Larry D. Harrison III (Tre’), MiShawn, Nia, male, Rajee’, female, Jassia, female, Ryenn, Jeremiah 29:11, Blessed Assurance
Contact
615-806-2149, 260-433-2000
Community Service
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Allen County, 01/01/11, 12/31/12
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Davidson County, 01/01/14, present
- Conduct bible classes at Fifty Forward Nashville TN. present
Military Service
01/01/77, 12/31/80, Served three [3] years in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer, Served two [2] years of active duty in the Army Reserves, Served one [1] year of inactive duty in the Army Reserves
Timeline
Store Manager
MAPCO CONVENIENCE STORES
01.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Pastor
CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2008 - 01.2012
Elder in Training
Grace gatherinG church
01.2003 - 01.2007
Interim Pastor
Good Shepard community church
01.2002 - 01.2003
Interim Speaking Minister
Waynedale baptist church
01.2001 - 05.2001
Associate Minister
come as you are community church
01.1997 - 01.2003
Associate Minister
greater progressive baptist church
01.1994 - 01.1997
Associate Minister
Kingsford heights baptist church
01.1990 - 01.1991
Porocoat Operator
Depuy orthopaedics
01.1989 - 01.2010
Call to Preach
berean baptist chapel
01.1980 - 01.1988
Master of Science - Master of Theology
Emmanuel Bible College And Theological Seminary
Some College (No Degree) - Business Studies
Indiana Wesleyan University
Some College (No Degree) - Bible Old And New Testament Studies
Taylor University
Some College (No Degree) - Religious Studies
Grace College
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