About Us

Our Mission
Our primary goal is leading people to Jesus Christ and then pointing them to His purpose for their lives. This means winning lost souls to God, guiding them to become born again according to the Scriptures, and teaching newcomers after they have been born again, so that they become stalwart disciples of Jesus Christ and find their own place of ministry in God’s kingdom.

Kesalin and Collena both have been baptized in Jesus name and have received the Holy Ghost. Kallie is a special miracle. God has seen fit that we raise a child with autism she is coming along great by the help of God and lots of work from my wife. Kesalin received the Holy Ghost at the age of 6 years Old on January 7th of 2004 and was Baptized on the 14th of the same month. Collena received the Holy Ghost at the age of 6 years old on March the 24th 2006 and was Baptized on the 29th of the same month Amen!

David Harris Jr – Family and Ministry

“We preach healing, faith, and rebuilding saints and churches. We truly believe that the role of an evangelist is to restore the church and reach lost souls. In these last days the Church needs to show true apostolic ministry—including signs, wonders, and miracles. Our prayer is that God will use us as a vessel of His power to help your local assembly. We have served on the evangelistic field for some nine years. We are based out of Christian Apostolic Church in Clarksburg, WV. Our pastor is Doug G. Joseph. Our prayer is if you, as pastor, have us come to your church, that God will help us to bless you and help prepare souls to be ready to meet Jesus before it is too late.”

Who We Are

David’s lovely wife, Melissa, supports him all the way. When she is able to travel with him, God uses her in the services. She has a powerful anointing in her singing and, also, has a very powerful testimony of healing in her life. They have three beautiful children: Kesalin, 12 years old; Kallie, 11 years old; and Collena, 10 years old. Also with being an evangelist David and Melissa accepted the position as Associate Pastor of CAC and has served in this position for 2 years. David is also an Elder at the church he has served in this position for 6 years. Melissa has served in many roles as praise singer, Sunday school teacher, a great help to her husband. We have also served as Youth Pastor at CAC. We love working with Pastor and Sister Joseph and seeing the saints of the God get closer to heaven and look forward in helping souls get to heaven.

Through the ministry of David and Melissa Harris we have witnessed the power of God at work in unprecedented measure in our time. Too often others do not get to see or hear the great things that God has done around West Virginia and surrounding states.

When people of faith gather together in humble expectation of what God can and will do if we will call on Him in truth and allow great things are certain to happen. When the power of the Lord is present to heal, chains are broken, hearts, minds and bodies are made whole!

A change of mind that brings about a change in behavior. It is the first step in the three-point plan that Peter gave when sinners asked at the close of his message on the day of Pentecost, "What shall we do?" Repentance is a turn away from sin, a death to sin. By repentance we identify with the death of the Lord.

Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38, 17:30; Romans 6:1-2; II Peter 3:9)

Baptism

Baptism in Water

Literally, the act of dipping or washing something completely in liquid. Scriptural baptism is a vital part of New Testament salvation. (Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27;1 Peter 3:21.)

It Includes: 1. Water (Acts 8:36) 2. Much Water (John 3:23) 3. Going down into the water (Acts 8:38) 4. Burial in Water (Colossians 2:12) 5. Coming up out of the water (Acts8:39) 6. A name pronounced (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38)

Taking all of this information together, scriptural baptism is total immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19 commands us to be baptized in a name but does not give the name. It refers to "the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." The terms Father, Son, Holy Ghost are titles of positions held by God, but they are not proper names. Jesus is the only name that is connected with salvation (Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12). Acts 2:38 records the apostles' fulfillment of the command of Matthew 28:19 and gives the scriptural formula for baptism in the New Testament church: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins."

Baptism of the Holy Ghost

Literally, being dipped, plunged, or immersed in the Spirit of God. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit and thus is a vital part of entrance into the kingdom of God, the church. (John 3:5). The initial evidence of the baptism of the Spirit is speaking in other tongues (languages) as the Spirit of God gives utterance (Acts 2:4).

Joel and Isaiah both prophesied this experience (Isaiah 28:11-12; Joel 2:28-29). It was foretold by John the Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His followers (John 14:26; 15:26). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost on the Jews (Acts 2:1-41). Later the Samaritans received this experience (Acts 8:17), and then the Gentiles (Acts 10:44-45; 19:6).

Tongues

Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker. It occurs as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4), not by human learning or imitation. There are two major functions of speaking in tongues in the New Testament church:

1. Speaking in tongues is the manifestation God has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:1-4; 10:44-46; 19:6.) Isaiah prophesied that it would accompany the rest and refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12), and Jesus foretold it as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17). Jews and Gentiles alike both received this experience.

2. Speaking in tongues is also a gift to believers after the initial baptism of the Holy Ghost (1 Corinthians 12:1-10). Paul gave regulations for the use of tongues in public worship (1 Corinthians 14:1-40). He explained that tongues is given both for self-edification (1 Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the church (1 Corinthians 14:27-28). In church meetings the gift on tongues is used to give a public message, which is meant to be interpreted (the gift of interpretation is another gift of the Spirit). Since the possibility for misuse exists, this gift needs proper regulation (1 Corinthians 14:23-28). Not all believers have the gift of tongues for public use, which is different in function from the tongues that are the initial evidence of the Holy Ghost baptism. (See 1 Corinthians 14:18, 39).

Worship

If you have never had the opportunity to be in a Spirit-filled service before, you will discover that biblical expressions of worship are still practiced today. Join with us as we praise God together in spirit and in truth.

WE PRAY TOGETHER ALOUD because...In the Bible we read, "They lifted up their voice to God with one accord." Acts 4:24

WE LIFT OUR HANDS IN PRAISE because...In the Bible we read, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD." Psalm 134:2

WE SING WITH ALL OUR HEARTS because...In the Bible we read, "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise." Psalm 98:4

WE PLAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS because...In the Bible we read, "And all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments." II Samuel 6:5

WE CLAP AND SHOUT UNTO GOD because...In the Bible we read, "O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph." Psalm 47:1

WE DANCE BEFORE THE LORD because...In the Bible we read, "Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs." Psalm 150:4

WE TESTIFY PUBLICLY because...In the Bible we read, "I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee." Psalm 22:22

WE ANOINT WITH OIL FOR DIVINE HEALING because...In the Bible we read, "Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord." James 5:14

WE ALLOW THE OPERATION OF THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS because...In the Bible we read, "When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation." I Corinthians 14:26

Holiness

Separation from sin and dedication to God. When we come to the Lord we are to forsake sin (John 8:11). We are to "live righteously, and godly, in this present world." (Titus 2:12). Without holiness no one shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). We must present ourselves as holy unto God (Romans 12:1), cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit (II Corinthians 7:1), and separate ourselves from all worldliness (James 4:4). The Scripture is clear that no one can live a holy life by his own power, but only through the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8; Romans 8:4).

Prayer

Speaking to or communicating with God. We respond to God's invitations to bring Him our praise and gratitude as well as our concerns and needs. According to Jesus, prayer is like a child coming to a loving father. For prayer to be effective we must pray in faith and sincerity and not merely with memorized words. (Matthew 6:5-15; James 5:13-18).

We believe that...

Jesus is the Son of God who died for all of us.

Jesus is Lord; is risen from the dead; is both God and man.

The Holy Ghost was given at Pentecost for New Covenant believers, to help us live a righteous life of peace and joy.

You must be born again of water and the Spirit.

You can be born again by obeying Acts 2:38.