Reverend George L. Brightharp, Ph.D. (A.B.D.)
Born -
• Son of Rev. and Mrs. George Washington Brightharp, North Augusta, SC
• Grew up in the Bettis Academy community (SC).
Education -
• Ph.D. (A.B.D.) Political Science; Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA
• Bachelor & Master’s Degrees; A & T College, Greensboro, NC
• Education Specialist Degree (Counseling): USC, Columbia, SC
• Attended public schools of Edgefield County
He Was -
• A Public School Teacher for seven years.
• A College Professor for fourteen years.
• A High School Guidance Counselor for seventeen years.
He Has -
• Taught in four different Colleges; four different Public Schools in three different states (GA, NC, SC).
• Been Pastor of four different churches in two different states (GA, SC).
• Initiated and implemented seven major activities directly impacting the lives and future of youth at Mt. Canaan!
• Instilled in this congregation the power of : prayer, forgiveness, the Holy Spirit; and the joy of tithing and giving to others unconditionally.
• Been pastor of Mt. Canaan for thirty-two years. This is longer than any other pastor, except the founder, Rev. Alexander Bettis!
• Led the congregation to build a youth center with full size gymnasium.
He Is -
A published author, teacher, business man, community leader, friend, dynamic speaker and preacher – a committed, dedicated, dependable CHRISTIAN!