Elder Oliver Morris has served in ministry for over 15 years. He served his first pastorate as the Senior Pastor of Abounding Grace Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio. His community relationships and passion for young people led him to serve in roles that included mediation, youth incarceration outreach, Youth Pastor for the 180 Youth Ministry at “THE WORD” Church and managing the 180 Youth and Family Center. Elder Morris serves as ministry liaison for the WORD North location at East Technical High School (Cleveland, OH).
Elder Morris has received comprehensive training in conflict management and conflict resolution, along with certification as a Grief Recovery Specialist and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Elder Morris is married to Sister Pamela Morris and is father of six beautiful children: Zia, Amonte, Danzeah, Natasha, Tashay and Devon.