Michael carl Hickmon, sr.
“Called to Preach, Commissioned to Teach, Catalyzed to Serve”
Senior Pastor
My Story
Called to Preach
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Senior Pastor of Abundant Harvest Church of God in Christ, Charleston, MS 1984-Present
Commissioned to Teach
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Serves as a mentor to various ministers and leaders in the Church of God in Christ, as well as other reformations to promote the furthering of the gospel of Jesus Christ and to develop leadership skills
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Established Spiritual Impact Conference to provide worship and spiritual training to ministers, leaders, and laymen in the Church of God in Christ, as well as other reformations
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Fellowships and participates in conferences held by other reformations, in addition to conferences, workshops, and conventions held by the Church of God in Christ
Catalyzed to Serve
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Formed Abundant Harvest SWAT (Soul Winning Across Town) Ministry to witness to others.
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Developed and implemented “New Beginning Membership Class” for all members
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Instituted “Always Sisters” and “Men on a Mission” for men and women to fellowship and participate in break-out sessions concerning issues that relate to everyday life
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Initiated “We Care” ministry to provide care packages for those in the local nursing home and county jail
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Initiated “Drive-Thru Prayer,” an opportunity for members of the community to drive through the parking lot and receive prayer and salvation
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Erected a new 16,000 square feet edifice including the sanctuary, offices, conference room, dining area, classrooms, and paved parking areas
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Installed state of the art giant 3-screen projection system
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Purchased state of the art cameras and other media equipment
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Remodeled the existing sanctuary including the installation of special effect lighting and a LED wall
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Built 1.2 million dollars (14,000 square feet) Family Life Center including classrooms, playrooms, multi-purpose room, lounge, commercial kitchen, office, Harvest Grill Dining Area, and a high school regulated gymnasium
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Advises, counsels, and ministers on a personal level.