Called to preach at age twenty-one, Russell A. Morris has devoted his adult life to Christian ministry. His love for people is evident in both personal and pastoral relationships. Since May 1, 2000, he has served as lead pastor at Harvest Hills. He also serves as district overseer for the Churches of God in Alamance County and has served in various leadership roles within the denomination, including two terms on the WNC USA Missions Board and four terms on the WNC State Council. From 1996-1999 he served as professor of pastoral studies at East Coast Bible College in Charlotte, NC, and currently serves as a member of the online faculty at Lee University. His expository preaching and practical teaching offer relevant biblical insight for effectively living the Christian life.

Dr. Morris is a graduate of Lee University (BA), the Church of God Theological Seminary (MA), and Erskine Theological Seminary (DMin). CPE was completed at North Carolina’s Baptist Hospital. He then earned two research degrees (MTh and PhD) from the South African Theological Seminary. Dr. Morris is the author of two books: Christian Ethics: Where Life and Faith Meet (2009); and Truth Matters: A Pastoral Assessment of Word of Faith Theology (2012).

Russell and Wanda have one daughter, Nichole, three granddaughters, Hope, Brianna and McKamie, one great-grandson, Morris, and an English Cocker Spaniel, Maxx.