Stephen Harrison is the Lead Pastor at The Summit Church in Saline County Arkansas (www.thesummitchurch.org). Stephen and Haley began dating at age 15 (Haley) and 16 (Stephen) but met in the preschool as they grew up together in church. During Stephen’s previous pastorate, he led the church to plant two other churches and baptize 600+ in 9 years.
Stephen attended Williams Baptist College and earned a BA in Biblical Studies from Ouachita Baptist University, an MA, MDiv, and DMin in Christian Leadership and Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University.
Stephen has a heart for community engagement and has served on the boards of the White Hall Food Pantry, Inc., Voices for Children Foster Care Ministry, Hope of the Delta Crisis Pregnancy Center, and The CALL foster care and adoption ministry. Stephen helped start the Delta Network Association of Arkansas, which plants, revitalizes, and resources churches in the delta of Arkansas. The Harrison’s have two daughters, Kylee and Abby, and one son, Tate.
Stephen is the author of 7 books. Biblical Elders: a 12-Week Journey in Biblical Eldership, Biblical Deacons: A 12-Week Journey in Biblical Servanthood, How to Have Inner Joy While Experiencing Utter Chaos: A 10-Weei Devotional in Philippians, My Refuge My Strength: A 150-Day Journey Through Psalms, 25 Jesus Filled Days of Christmas: Devotionals to Help Families Keep Their Eyes on Jesus, One on One Discipleship: 52 Discipleship Lessons to Help Disciples Make Disciples, and The Proverbs Man: 31 Days of Walking in Wisdom. All available at http://www.amazon.com.
When not pastoring, Stephen enjoys running, cycling, kayak fishing, reading, writing, camping, fishing, and most importantly spending time with his wonderful family.
Have you ever been asked to babysit? What about housesit? Then you’ve been a steward. In fact if you’ve ever taken care of anything that is someone else’s then you have been a steward. The reality is we all are stewards of everything we “own”. God has entrusted us with […]
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Life reaches points when hurt, pain, and chaos spiral beyond our control. At these times the temptation is to believe the deception hope, relief, and peace are things of the past. God is present, even in trouble. His presence brings security, peace, and comfort. He provides rest, strength, and hope. […]
Help Is On The Way As much as preachers speak they should listen just as much. After all, we all should be, “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger” (James 1:19). I do a lot of listening. Usually the way a “counseling session” works is I listen […]
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