Maurice M. Harris, Sr. is the Pastor-Teacher of Saint Paul Community Bible Church of San Jose California. Maurice is the founding Pastor of Progressive Community Church of Stockton California. He has studied and received degrees from Sacramento State University, Dallas Baptist University, Golden Gate Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary."The Church that Christ Builds/Christ's Teaching on Evangelism" is his first book to be published. His second book; "A Christian Response to Death/A 40-day Devotional for turning your loss into Gain." is published.

He is the grace husband of Alicia and the blessed father of six adult children, and six grandchildren. In his spare time he delights in reading and spending quality time with the love of his life, Alicia. His life scripture is, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which surpasses all comprehension. will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7)