Joyce Harris has been the Lead Pastor of First EPC since March 2020. She was previously the Associate Pastor, starting in February 2006. She served on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 17 years and completed seminary by earning her Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from “THE” Ohio State University. Joyce is married to her husband, Brian Harris. She grew up in Newark, Ohio and has also lived in the Metro-Detroit area, Indianapolis and Coldwater, Michigan before joining us here in Kokomo. Her passions include sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and walking with people through challenging situations. She enjoys being a part of equipping the church to fulfill the great commandment and great commission, and helping people to discover their gifts to use in service to the Lord.