HOUSE OF PRAYER ETERNAL MINISTRIES

  PASTOR AARON HARRIS  

 

 

         Senior Pastor, Aaron Harris is a true native of Tampa, FL. He is the youngest of 12 siblings, born on July 5, 1979, to the late Elder Sylvester Harris and Minister Kaydell Harris. He was brought up in the church as an infant and accepted Jesus at a very young age. He is a graduate of Tampa Bay Technical HS. He later furthered his education at Florida State University where he focused on Physical Therapy. In 2004, after several trials and tribulations, he rededicated his life to live for JESUS. He has practiced Social Security Disability Law since January 2006. In March 2006, Pastor Harris played his last semi-pro football game with the Florida Barracudas. During the same month God joined him to his soul mate, Co-Pastor Sommer Harris and they later married. This union has born two wonderful children Emanuel Sylvester Harris and Miriam Grace Harris. In 2006, he preached his first sermon during a Youth Explosion. That same year, after guidance and training from Dr. Thomas J. Reed, Pastor Harris accepted the call as a Deacon at Grace Mary Missionary Baptist, where he also was a faithful servant of the Trustee board, Vice-President of Brothers’ Keepers, Usher board member, and choir member. In 2009, God touched the hearts of Bishop Kimwood & Prophetess Merita Peterson and they accepted Pastor Harris and Co-Pastor Harris as their spiritual children. In December 2009, he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, which changed his entire life. From that moment he went forth preaching Jesus to everyone that would listen. He received his calling to pastor that same year but after much prayer and fasting decided to pursue further pastoral training. In January 2011, Pastor Harris was ordained as a minister of the gospel. In November 2011, again he received the unction to walk into his Pastoral calling without concentration. After much prayer and counseling with Bishop & Prophetess Peterson, they encourage him to walk into the spoken prophecy. On December 7, 2011, the first service was held at his home. He operates in the anointed gifts of the Holy Spirit and enjoys teaching, preaching, living, and proclaiming the Word of God. Since childhood, he has always been in leadership roles and has always had a heart for helping/encouraging others. His favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.   

 

 

CO-PASTOR SOMMER HARRIS

 

        Co-Pastor, Reverend Sommer Harris is the youngest of four siblings. Born to Deacon Devon and Maureen Myles. She is Jamaican decent by her parents and family history. As a young child, she attended the Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is a graduate of Durant High School and later furthered her education at Hillsborough Community College, where she focused on Criminal Justice. In 2006, God introduced her to her soul mate, Senior Pastor, Elder Aaron Harris and they later married on April 19, 2008. This union has born two beautiful children, Emanuel Sylvester Harris and Miriam Grace Harris. From the onset of their relationship, God has given her a special grace to be a submissive and supportive wife in every area of ministry. In July 2006, while attending Grace Mary Missionary Baptist, she rededicated her life to Jesus Christ as her Lord and personal Savior.  In May 2008, after receiving guidance and training from Dr. Thomas J Reed and First Lady Mary H. Reed, Co-Pastor Sommer Harris accepted the call as a Deaconess at Grace Mary. She also was a faithful Usher board member. In May 2008, she accepted her duties with the Hillsborough County Sheriff Dept. as a Child Protective Investigator. In 2009, God touched the hearts of Bishop Kimwood & Prophetess Merita Peterson and they accepted Co-Pastor Harris and Senior Pastor Harris as their spiritual children. On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, she received the baptism of the Holy Ghost which was completely life changing. This gave her the unction, boldness, confidence, and courage that she needed from the Holy Ghost to spread the Word of God with a special anointing. Co- Pastor was excited and driven to preach, teach and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In January 2011, she was ordained as a minister while faithfully serving as the Assistant to the Co-Pastor, Assistant of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, Sunday school teacher, and administrator over the Youth Ministry. In November 2011, she along with Senior Pastor Harris received the calling to Pastor the flock of God without concentration. After much prayer, fasting, and counseling from their Overseer and Vice-Overseer, Pastor and Co-Pastor was encouraged to walk into the spoken prophecy. On December 7, 2011, the House of Prayer Eternal Ministries was manifested and the first service was held at their home. Co- Pastor is a strong woman of God, professing godliness and holiness in all areas of her life. She operates in the anointed gifts and demonstration of the Holy Spirit. She enjoys preaching and teaching God’s Holy Word. She has a love and passion for seeing God’s people become saved, delivered and set free from the yokes of bondage in their lives. Her favorite script is I Timothy ch 4 vrs 12, “Let no man despise thy Youth”.