Thomas Harrison has managed radio and television stations in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He was awarded Telly and Angel Awards for his work in media.
Harrison is an ordained minister and has served in ministry positions (associate pastor, interim pastor, discipleship pastor) for churches and ministries in both Oklahoma and Missouri.
As a community leader, Thomas Harrison has served as President of the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Ministerial Alliance, and is a graduate of the Citizens Police Academy of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He serves as a board member of Ignite Church, Norman, Oklahoma, and advisory elder for The Refuge, Wagoner, Oklahoma.
Dr. Harrison has served as an instructor and/or academic administrator for Oral Roberts University, Central Bible College, Evangel University, University of Phoenix, and others.
His work has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Tulsa World, The Oklahoman, CBN News (700 Club), Oasis Radio Network, Tulsa Beacon Radio, LeSEA Network, Daystar, and scores of media outlets and internet podcasts.
A first-generation college student, Harrison attended Oral Roberts University (B.S. Media), the University of Oklahoma (M.A. Journalism), Saint Louis University (Ph.D., Higher Education Administration), and University of Phoenix (Professional Certificate: Digital Marketing).
He is the author of Move Up! Don’t Give Up! Factual Accounts of Courage, Hope, and Inspiration Told in Story, Song, and Scripture and Oxygen For The Soul: Life Is Too Short To Be Discouraged both published by DustJacket Press, available on Amazon.
Thomas and Kathy Harrison make their home in the Ozarks along with their miniature dachshund, Jasmine.
Professional Memberships & Noteworthy Community Involvement
Taney County, Branson, Missouri Health Department: Norovirus Committee
Broken Arrow Oklahoma Police Department: Citizens Police Academy
Broken Arrow Oklahoma Ministerial Alliance: President (two terms)
Evangel University: Staff Affairs Committee Chair
General Council of the Assemblies of God: Ordained Minister
Awards Received
Faculty Member of the Year: University of Phoenix Tulsa Oklahoma Campus
Faculty Member of the Quarter: University of Phoenix Springfield Missouri Campus
Telly Award
Angel Award