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Meet Pastor Emeritus & Founder Dr. Donald Gant

Dr. Donald Gant was born again on December the 27th of 1970 after coming to church to help his wife, Mrs. Judy Gant, just to carry the diaper bag. Mrs. Judy Gant had previously been saved on August 24th, 1969. After receiving Christ, Mrs. Judy Gant began to be a testimony at home, which led to the conversion of Dr. Donald Gant 

After surrendering to the call to preach, Dr. Donald Gant sold everything that he owned and moved to attend Tennessee Temple Baptist Bible College from 1974 to 1978. After returning to Statesville, NC, God miraculously opened the door for him to found Harvest Baptist Church in 1982.

Since then, God has blessed the ministry of Harvest Baptist Church under the dynamic leadership of Pastor Gant. Through the guidance of the Spirit of God, Dr. Donald Gant led Harvest Baptist Church to three different locations during his Pastorate. Pastor Gant started the Harvest Baptist Bus ministry, Sunday School Ministry, Youth ministry, and many more ministries during his 43 years as Pastor. A multitude of souls, both men, women, and especially bus kids, have had the gospel preached to them because of his ministry.

Today, Dr. Donald Gant and Mrs. Judy Gant are faithful members at Harvest Baptist Church. Dr. Donald Gant now holds the honorary title of Pastor Emeritus and continues to serve as an advisor to our Pastor. We thank God for his lifetime of service, labour of love, and work of faith.