Hello,

I’m Verna Harvey.

Jesus is my Lord and Savior!

I’ve been married to my wonderful husband, Len, since 1979. We are originally from Alabama. Len grew up in Whitfield; I grew up in Cuba, a town about 20 miles from his. (I’ve been told that I don’t talk like I’m from Alabama, but I am!) We worship at Crossroads Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia.

Our oldest son, L. C. (retired U.S. Air Force) and his wife Mandy have seven biological and adopted children; Jacinta our daughter and her husband K.D. (U.S. Army National Guard) have three children; and Foster, our youngest, who’s currently in the U.S. Air Force, tried to rescue animals and bring them to our home!

My life has been full of a variety of seasons…working in food service for over fourteen years; teaching college students (primarily freshmen) for nearly 10 years; traveling and relocating several times when my husband was serving in the U.S. Air Force—living in different places could possibly explain why I do not have a southern accent!; educational woes and joys that range from dropping out of high school, to obtaining my GED, then eventually earning three degrees—a bachelors, masters and doctorate; and being a caregiver to my husband.

Ministry is what I do in my free time. This includes, taking care of family needs, volunteering, exercising, studying and teaching biblical studies, and other mission projects like writing books. Three of my books have been self-published; another is on the horizon!

Living to give is my life’s motto, which I live out by striving to empower the oppressed.

Listen to WAFT to learn more about me!