Pastor Terris R. Morris was born on December 20, 1969 in Bessemer, AL. to Rodelia H.Morris and, the late, Willie J. Bryant. Pastor Morris is married to the former Kristie A. Long; Pastor Morris and wife Kristie are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Jesseca and Jeterrica.

Pastor Morris was educated in the Bessemer School System and is a 1987 graduate of Jess Lanier High School, Bessemer, AL. Upon graduation, from high school, Pastor Morris enlisted in the United States Army, where he served for four years and was honorably discharged.

Pastor Morris is a graduate of the Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College, Birmingham, AL., attaining both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Theology Degrees. Pastor Morris has also received his Masters of Ministry Degree and the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA.

Pastor Terris R. Morris answered the call, of God, into the Preaching Ministry on December 3, 2000 and has been a faithful servant of God and the Ministry.

Pastor Morris was called to Pastor the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church on June 29, 2003, where he faithfully serves.

The Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church has enjoyed tremendous growth under Pastor Morris’ leadership; lives have been transformed and transfigured.

The Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church remains encouraged, enthused, and ecstatic about its future under the leadership of the vehicle, vessel and voice that God has given the church.