Background
Harrison, Richard Dean was born on October 15, 1952 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of Wiley H. and Georgia Ann (Earwood) Harrison.
Harrison, Richard Dean was born on October 15, 1952 in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. Son of Wiley H. and Georgia Ann (Earwood) Harrison.
Bachelor, University of Southern California, 1973; Master of Arts in Teaching, University of Southern California, 1975; Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1986; Doctor of Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990.
Pastor English Baptist Church, Stephensport, Kentucky, 1985-1987, Rehoboth Baptist Church, Gaffney, 1987-1992. Counselor Cherokee Mental Health and Counseling Center, South Carolina, since 1992. Pastor Lando (South Carolina) Baptist Church, since 1997.
Singer, songwriter, since 1999.
Chaplain Gaffney Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1977-1979, Asbury-Rehoboth Volunteer Fire Department, Gaffney, since 1989. Board directors Piedmont Community Action Agency, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1979-1981. Member Breckinridge Baptist Association (executive committee 1985-1987), Broad River Baptist Association (executive committee, director Sunday school 1987-1992).
Married Sandra Kay Parris, October 16, 1970. Children: Kathryn Hope, Richard Dean Junior.