meet our PASTOR
Portland Gospel Church
Pastor Thomas Harding
Hey y’all! I grew up in a small town in Ohio. In my early 20s, I was confronted with the word of God in a baptist church and it totally rocked my world! In the balcony of that church I called on the Lord to save me and I have been following Him ever since.
Shortly after that, I had someone disciple me in the word of God and taught me how to read the bible. Once I realized the truth and clarity of it, I learned how to share it with others.
I began training for ministry while serving in my local church and I finished my training at Living Faith Bible Institute. I spent seven years on staff at baptist church in Georgia, where I learned a lot about ministry and was ordained as a pastor.
In 2024 we were sent to Portland, OR with our family and a small team to plant a new church. Since then, the Lord has been using us to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ and help them learn to follow Him as a disciple.
If you have any questions about me or our church, please reach out!
I would love to meet you! See you on Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Good question. And I understand you being skeptical! My sermons are available online and I’d love to get the chance to meet you in person. Reach out!
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I was mentored for 2 years by another Christian man, graduated ‘Ministry Training’ from my local church, served on staff with others, and graduated from Living Faith Bible Institute with a degree in Divinity. I also have an Engineering degree from Kent State University.
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Yes, in 2023 four other pastors who have observed and influenced my life and ministry laid hands on me to ordain me into gospel ministry.
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A good question if you are skeptical or have been church hurt. My salary is overseen by a group of pastors and aligned with the standard of living in which I live.