Church History
Elder Harold
Durham, Pastor of Better Way Apostolic Church (BWAC), has an over ten
year history, full of experiences that cultivated his heart into full
dedication, compassion and commitment to the work of God. Imagine
taking a journey down a road less traveled, marked with solitude and
sacrifice, as well as joy and peace, walking with the Lord. Elder
Harold Durham is a man of vision. He enjoys teaching, preaching,
and seeing people's lives being transformed for the better.
Elder Durham
was born on January 9, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Harold
James Durham and the late Mamie Durham. Pastor Durham attended
school in the Forth Worth Independent School District. As a teenager
he was baptized in Jesus' name and filled with the gift of the Holy
Ghost. Pastor Durham was under the leadership of Dr. Robert Etheridge
for twenty years. Pastor Durham is a graduate of Paul Quinn College
of Dallas, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Organizational Management.
As a single
parent of three children (Robert, Tiffany and Donelle) he met Evangelist
Shirley Denean Trotter and her son (Erva). Evangelist Durham was
born in Linden, Texas to the late Willard Givens and Eloise Givens of
Dallas, Texas. Their friendship blossomed and they were united
in Holy Matrimony on May 13, 1993. On September 25, 1994, they
had an addition to the family (Porshua). Evang. Durham was baptized
in Jesus' name and filled with the Holy Ghost, in Killen, Texas under
the leadership of Elder Lester McComb, at Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith
Temple. Evang. Durham is also a graduate of Paul Quinn College
of Dallas, Texas with a B.S. Degree in Organizational Management.
In 1997, the
7 members of the Durham Family formed the beginning of BWAC; all active
in different talents. After 2 months of continuing with the work
of the ministry, Sis. Diane Triggs became the first member. In
1998 the Lord brought BWAS to higher grounds, providing us with land
and the opportunity to build at 5403 Yaupon Drive in Arlington, Texas.
BWAC is presently meeting at the Best Western Inn at 3501 East Division
Street in Arlington, Texas. The community is provided with an
Anger Management Program; Ministries for Men, Women, Children, Married
Couples, Singles and numerous opportunities for spiritual enrichment.
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