“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Andy and Kim Harrison
“I grew up in a Christian home. When I was seven years old I had a friend who was doing things my parents had taught me not to do. My mother used the questions I was asking her about my friend’s behavior as an opportunity to share with me about sin, how we were all sinners, and our need to trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. I made my decision public in April of 1969 at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR. I have not doubted my faith or what God did in me since that time so long ago. God was especially kind to me by bringing a man into my life when I was a junior in high school, who had been trained by The Navigators, and who started a small group bible study with me, my brother, and six other guys. John discipled me for three years. In that time, God matured my faith and helped me to see the value of bible study, prayer, scripture memory, witnessing, and fellowship. I believe those three years are what God used to ready my heart for His call to gospel ministry. God has been exceedingly good to me. Colossians 2:6 says, “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” This is what I have sought to do since I was seven years old.”
On August 13th, Trinity Baptist Church voted on members to form the Pastor Search Committee. Based on the number of votes, the church chose five members: Andy Harrison, Les Robertson, Shelley Robertson, Travis Thompson, and Michelle Wood, and two alternates: Gary Alfred and Michael Davis.
Since their first meeting on August 20th, the Pastor Search Committee has met diligently to seek the Lord’s guidance. Being so kind, the Lord gave them unity of mind, clarity in communication, and wise discernment.
After persistent urging from within the committee, on October 22nd, one of the committee members recused himself.
After reviewing dozens of resumes and listening to or watching countless sermons, the committee attempted to get a good picture of each candidate. After an extensive questionnaire and rigorous interview, the committee voted unanimously to extend a call to Andy Harrison, believing he is the man God has prepared to lead our church.
On Sunday, November 12th, our Pastor Search Committee announced that Andy would be preaching on Sunday, November 19th in view of a call with a Special Business Meeting in the evening. During that meeting and with overwhelming support, our church voted to call Andy to be our next pastor!
God has been so gracious to Trinity Baptist Church and we are so grateful.