Antipas L. Harris is the founder and president and dean of the Urban Renewal Center (URC) in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the former founding president and dean of Jakes Divinity School and served on the pastoral staff at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. Harris is an ordained minister, a theological educator, and a musician.

Harris has ministered in many churches across the United States and Canada as well as in Germany, Mexico, Nigeria, Angola, and South Africa. In his 30 years of ministry, Antipas has mentored ministers and pastors in leadership and through personal crises.

Antipas is a sought-after speaker on topics related to leadership, community engagement, spirituality, theology, biblical studies, and social justice. He has numerous articles, chapters and monographs.