Join us Sunday October 12, 2025, 10:00 am as we honor the Lord by expressing our gratitude for the gifts he’s given the New Berean Baptist Church in the form of Pastor Tony Harris & Minister Calvin Bullock.
“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.” Heb 13:7
Why Pastor Appreciation – Pastor Appreciation Month exists to acknowledge the service work, dedication, and sacrifices of pastors in overseeing the flock of God by offering encouragement, support, and gratitude, which honors their calling, minimizes burnout, and helps build a healthy church culture. It is a way to fulfill a biblical obligation to support spiritual leaders and strengthen their ministry (I Thess. 5:16).
Because flocks are prone to wander, prone to stray, God gave gifts for purpose of establishing a collective body of believers by providing a place and culture conducive to biblical and spiritual maturity (Eph. 4:11-16).
Here at New Berea, Antonio Harris has been appointed and anointed by God to oversee and feed us the things of God. With his acceptance and submission to his call into the ministry, God has given him a biblically based vision,
B – Believe God for the Impossible (Heb. 11:6)
E – Educate and Equip the Saints (Matt. 28:20)
R – Reach Up & Reach Out (Mk. 6:41-44)
E – Evangelize with the Gospel (Acts 1:8)
A – Adore God (Is. 40:28, Matt 2:2)
N – Nobly Study & Search the Scriptures (Acts 17:11, 2 Tim. 2:15)
W – Welcome All Who Come (Matt 9, Acts 3:6)
A – Adventure with God (Heb 11)
Y – Youth Focused (Deut. 11)