A tribute to Jerry B. Walker by Bishop Gary Burd, Great Plains Conference
Dr. Jerry B. Walker has a special place in the history of Christian Heritage Church, Amarillo, TX. He preached the dedication service of a new building in the early 1960s, and then in the late 1980s, he came to our church once again. I was the senior pastor when he came the second time. Our church was on the verge of a breakthrough–moving from our sanctuary to the gymnasium. He came–our people saw the gymnasium fill –watched as God moved through people–it ignited a hope in a church of broken people that is still carrying on today. Even though he carried himself so stately–he connected with a group of broken men and women and gave them hope. We will forever be indebted to the work of the Lord through this wonderful man of God.
I saw him while at the African-American Conference in Houston last year–he asked me about returning to Amarillo–even though he does not ride a motorcycle. Once again he connected with my heart–we will miss the thought of not having Dr. Jerry B. Walker in our midst, but know the heavens are rejoicing–first class!
Gary Burd, Sr., Pastor, Christian Heritage Church in Amarillo, TX
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Sun, December 5, 2010
by Hugh Morgan