• Native of Rockingham, North Carolina
• Son of the Late James (Jock) Harrington and Bernice Terry Washington
• Grew up spiritually within the Pee Dee Baptist Association
• Answered the call to the Gospel Ministry at the age of 16 under the leadership of the late Rev. Robert T. Gilchrist
• Served as an Associate Minister under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. J. H. Ferguson

EDUCATION

• Graduate of Shaw University
• Furthered his theological studies at Shaw University Divinity School, Raleigh, North Carolina
• Master of Divinity

Doctor of Divinity from Apex School of Theology

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

• President of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.
• Former Moderator, Johnston District Baptist Association
• Past Institute Director, Johnston District Baptist Association
• Former Board Member, Central Children’s Home of North Carolina
• Board Member of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
• Preached in South, East, and West Africa

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

• Listed in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals, 2001–2002 Edition
• Recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, presented by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper
• Recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, from President Joe Biden, 2025
• Other numerous awards, recognitions and accolades

PASTORAL MINISTRY

• Called to Pastor Mount Peace Baptist Church, formerly Halifax Baptist Church, at the age of 19
• Has faithfully pastored this one church for 43 years
• Continues to provide dedicated pastoral leadership through preaching, teaching, service, and discipleship
• Remains committed to faithful service, Christian leadership, and advancing the Kingdom of God

FAMILY

• The proud father of three (3) children: Fallon Venise, James Vincent, Jr., and Farrah Nicole