"I thank God for calling me to Pastor a group of people such as the members of Harvest Baptist Church.  As I meet other preachers and listen to their testimonies of where they are and what the church is doing, I just say 'Praise the Lord for Harvest Baptist Saints and friends.'.

"My one desire for you is that you walk in truth of the Word of God.  Nothing blesses my heart more than to hear and see you as you tell of and live the Word of God.

"My prayer for us, until Jesus comes, is that we keep a burden for lost souls and be determined to live Godly in this present world as an example of the grace of God.

"I pray you, as fellow saints, will continue to pray for my family as God leads us to great heights until Jesus comes.

"Remember our testimony at home is vital to our church body.  Therefore, let us listen to one another and answer back with words which will build the home."

-Brother Glendy Hamilton, Pastor

In 1976, a classmate told him about a Bible study on campus.  After visiting one time, he was convicted of being a sinner and trusted Christ in his room that night.  He received the assurance of his salvation two weeks later.  From there, began a wonderful journey of growth in church and Bible study.

Glendy received his Master's degree in Industrial Education from Florida A&M. Out of college and praying for whatsoever God wanted, led him back home to Tangerine.  There, he was introduced to the WTLN radio station and men of God, such as Oliver B. Green, Jewel Smith, Bob Ware, and many more.  At the time, Glendy was attending his family's church, which was an AME Methodist church.

After buying a Study Bible, sending off for books, and going to independent churches, he left his home church in 1977 and joined a traditional Baptist church.  He received his call to preach from the bible in I. Timothy 3:1 : "This is a true saying, if a man desired the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."

Meeting a brother by the name of Jim Lyle, who knew Dr. Bob Ware was looking to help start an independent church in the inner city, was a leading by God.  While praying for the door to open, he encouraged three people to start with him on September 18, 1978 in Orlando, FL, the Harvest Baptist Church.  Those three members are still with Harvest Baptist today!

In 1988,  Glendy heard a tape by Dr. Bob Gray, pastor of the Longview Baptist Temple in Longview, Texas, and was moved to have him come to Harvest Baptist.  He was also encouraged on the matter of soul winning by Dr. Jack Hyles and Dr. Jerry Falwell.  After a visit by Dr. Bob Gray, the Holy Ghost so changed Glendy's focus on soul winning that Harvest's ministry is fueled by the question:  "If you died today, will you go to Heaven or Hell?"

Harvest Baptist is an excited independent ministry where soul winning is the main thing.  Since 1990, an average of 3,000 souls have prayed to receive Christ annually.    Personally, since 1994, Glendy has led at least one soul a day to the Lord Jesus.

Glendy says, "I am so thankful for God allowing me to lead His people in such a time as this.  Also, I am thankful for a group of godly deacons, teachers, bus workers, choir members, ushers, youth workers, and all that make up Harvest Baptist Church."

Harvest Baptist Chruch is thankful to have Glendy, a strong, dedicated, Bible-believing man of God, leading our assembly!