Rev Dorian Harris,
First Lady Tracey Harris

and Daughter Ari Harris

The Reverend Dorian Ashon Harris currently serves as the Pastor of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lake Alfred, Florida. A devoted servant of the Gospel, Rev. Harris is committed to faithful preaching, intentional discipleship, and the holistic development of the people of God.

 

A native of Polk County, Rev. Harris is a graduate of Kathleen High School, Polk State College, and the University of South Florida. He later pursued theological education at two renowned institutions. Rev. Harris completed studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, where he gained a strong foundation in biblical interpretation, and subsequently earned a degree from Payne Theological Seminary, deepening his formation in Wesleyan theology and the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.

 

Rev. Harris is also a Colson Fellow, having completed the nationally recognized program in Christian worldview formation. A dedicated Christian Educator, he is known for his commitment to teaching Scripture with clarity, depth, and contemporary relevance.

 

In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Harris was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 2022 and an Itinerant Elder in 2024, both within the West Coast Conference of the 11th Episcopal District. His ministry is characterized by pastoral excellence, doctrinal integrity, and a passion for equipping believers to live faithfully in a complex world.  He was awarded the White Fishburn Area YPD Pastor of the Year for the 2025 conference year.

 

Rev. Harris is blessed to share life and ministry with his wife, Tracey, and together they are the proud parents of their daughter, Ari.