Bio

In the last days of 1974, I was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Gregg and Sono Harris. Our family moved to Gresham, Oregon, when I was eight. In the following years my father became an influential speaker and writer in the early homeschool movement.

I followed my dad into public speaking when I was seventeen. In God's kindness, I was enthusiastically received at my dad's conferences, and began conducting my own events for teens. I also started New Attitude Magazine, a quarterly publication for homeschooled teenagers.

In 1997, I relocated from Oregon to Gaithersburg, Maryland, to serve as a pastoral intern under C.J. Mahaney, senior pastor of Covenant Life Church. I was motivated by a desire to be mentored and a growing conviction about the importance of the local church. I ended publication of the magazine, moved in with C.J.'s family, and immersed myself in Covenant Life. That same year, my first book was released.

It was at Covenant Life that I met my wonderful wife Shannon. We were married in the fall of 1998.

In 1999, I worked with a small team to launch the first national New Attitude conference—a worship and teaching gathering for young adults. "Na," as we like to call it, seeks to spread the message of humble orthodoxy—a commitment to believe, live and represent biblical truth with humility. The conference has run ever since (with a break in 2005) and is now led by my friend and fellow-pastor, Eric Simmons.

In 2004, I assumed the role of senior pastor at Covenant Life. I love the people of this church and hope to grow old preaching God's word here. I serve alongside an incredible team of pastors who I count among my dearest friends. Together with the people of our church we're seeking to build a gospel-centered and gospel-proclaiming body that makes disciples and loves and serves the community around us.

In addition to my role at the church, I serve on the leadership team of Sovereign Grace, a ministry devoted to planting and supporting local churches, with a strong doctrinal basis that is evangelical, Reformed, and charismatic.

I'm a member of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW). I'm also on the council of The Gospel Coalition.

God has graciously allowed me to write four books. I'm currently working on a new book on the subject of "humble orthodoxy."

Shannon and I have been blessed with three children—two girls, with a little boy in between. God has been kind, and continues to give us grace as we raise our young family. Please pray for us when you think of our family and local church. And if you're ever near Washington, D.C., please come visit us at Covenant Life.

MY BOOKS

• Stop Dating the Church / Read more

• Sex Is Not the Problem (Lust Is) / Read more

• Boy Meets Girl / Read more

• I Kissed Dating Goodbye / Read more

• Foreign Language Editions