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Antipas Harris

Antipas L. Harris, D.Min. (Boston University), S.T.M. (Yale University Divinity School), M.Div. (Emory University), is the president-dean of Jakes Divinity School and associate pastor at The Potter’s House of Dallas, TX, and the founding dean of the Urban Renewal Center in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the Criminal Justice System Director for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) and president of the Global Institute for Empowerment & Leadership Development, known as GIELD. He has additional experience as an educator, academic lecturer, itinerant preacher, pastor, youth director, motivational speaker, and Christian musician. He is the author of Is Christianity the White Man's Religion?: How the Bible Is Good News for People of Color (IVP, 2020), The Holy Spirit and Social Justice: Scripture and Theology (2019), Holy Spirit, Holy Living: A Practical Theology of Holiness for Twenty-first Century Churches (Wipf & Stock, 2013) and Unstoppable Success: 7 Ways to Flourish in Your Boundless Potential (High Bridge Books, 2014). AntipasHarris.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Meditations on Holy Week

Invitation: Stories about transformation

King’s Dream of the Beloved Community

Then, Now, and Later

Christianity, Marxism, and Social Justice

Keep Advancing the Dream

by Antipas Harris August 28, 2018 0

Today is an important day in history. August 28th, 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” Speech on the on... Read more.

Ministry, Winter 2018

Transforming Communities with the Clergy Patrol

by Antipas Harris March 23, 2018 0

Antipas Harris introduces the Norfolk Police Department Clergy Patrol. Watch the story that was featured on national television. Norfolk pastors and the Norfolk... Read more.

Get Involved, Winter 2018

International Pastors and Leadership Conference 2018

by Antipas Harris February 20, 2018 0

Join me in Dallas for the International Pastors & Leadership Conference April 17-21, 2018 When: April 17-21, 2018 Where: Dallas, Texas (see event... Read more.

Church History, Winter 2018

Spending time with one of NASA’s “Hidden Figures”

by Antipas Harris February 1, 2018 0

I was honored to be this year’s guest speaker for the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia’s MLK Day Service. In the picture with Micah and me is Dr. Christine... Read more.

Fall 2017, Living the Faith

All In: Following Jesus

by Antipas Harris November 27, 2017 0

Yesterday, November 26, was Christ the King Sunday on the Liturgical Calendar. I preached a message entitled “All In,” taken from Luke 9:57–62. In... Read more.

Ministry, Summer 2017

How Can Christians and Muslims Relate?

by Antipas Harris September 12, 2017 0

I was blessed to participate in “A Consultation on Christianity and Muslim Relations” that was convened at Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan... Read more.

Living the Faith, Summer 2017

The Christian’s Core Identity

by Antipas Harris August 7, 2017 0

Happy Monday! I hope you’re off to a great week. This week is a big week in my family. My mom’s birthday is today; So, Happy Birthday to my mama! I... Read more.

Living the Faith, Summer 2017

Take the Brakes Off God

by Antipas Harris July 24, 2017 0

Happy Monday! I hope you are off to a great week! Yesterday, I had the pleasure of preaching three services at the First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk. The message... Read more.

Living the Faith, Spring 2017

Celebrating Fathers in a Fatherless Society

by Antipas Harris June 19, 2017 0

Happy Monday! Yesterday was Father’s Day. I am grateful for my father. He has always been fully present in my seven siblings’ and my life. We certainly credit... Read more.

Get Involved, Spring 2017

Exploring the African Seedbed in Biblical History, Christian Theology and Spirituality

by Antipas Harris May 1, 2017 0

Dr. Antipas L. Harris (Twitter: @drantipas ) moderated the Global Think Tank on “Exploring the African Seedbed in Biblical History, Christian Theology and... Read more.