Leadership

Pastoral Biography

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor: He hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. Luke 4:18 KJV

The Call

In August 2016, Rev. Johnnie L. Harrison was selected to Pastor the Inkster Springhill Missionary Baptist Church. This selection came after months of selfless service as Interim pastor, demonstrating a true love and devotion for God's people.

The Course

Rev. Harrison's journey in ministry began at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. He was licensed and ordained under pastoral leadership and guidance of beloved belated pastor, Rev. Dr. Frederick G. Sampson, II. Through the grace of God, Rev. Harrison consistently worked to implement the mission of the church strategically achieving spiritual and organizational goals. Further he is under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Nathan Johnson, Pastor of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Harrison desires to be a beacon of light wherever God sees fit to send. He has spearheaded outreach and pastoral efforts, including weddings, funeral services and Meals-on-Wheels. As of October 2015, while serving as interim pastor of Inkster Springhill Baptist Church, his primary focus has been on outreach ministries, with a goal of reconnecting inactive members within the community back to the church. The love of studying and sharing God's word has inspired Rev. Harrison to teach Sharon Victory Sunday School class and Deacon Group 2—16 monthly lessons for many years.

The Commitment

His educational experience includes a Bachelor of Theology Degree from William Tyndale College, Christian Research and Development Training Institute, Biblical Counseling Birmingham Bible Institute, Wayne State University Guidance & Counseling Program and completion of the 4 Phases of COPP. He is also Vice Chairman of Operations for HOPE (Helping Operations for People Empowerment). Rev. Harrison held a leadership position with the US postal Service for over 20 years retiring in 2013. Since that time, he now serves in a management role as Tabernacle's Facilities Manager. He and his lovely wife, Andrea, together have five children, and two grandchildren, of which he gets loving support.

The Consecration

Now with great anticipation and unspeakable joy, Rev. Johnnie L. Harrison will lead as he follows Christ. Being dedicated to his calling and his love for God and His people, the Spirit of the Lord will guide him as he preaches the Gospel to the poor that heals the broken hearted, that preaches deliverance to the captives, that opens blinded eyes, and that sets free those that are in bondage.