HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 19, 2015 – High Point University will begin the holiday season by hosting its 45th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast featuring Dr. Johnny M. Hunt. The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 in the James H. and Jesse E. Millis Athletic and Convocation Center. It is open to the public.
Hunt became pastor of First Baptist Church of Woodstock, Georgia, one of the largest churches in the United States, in December 1986. Under his ministry the church has grown from 1,000 members to more than 19,000. In 1996, Hunt served as president of the Pastors’ Conference of the Southern Baptist Convention, and he served two terms as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
A native of North Carolina, Hunt was born in Lumberton and is a member of the Lumbee Native American Indian tribe. He has earned degrees from Gardner-Webb College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
The annual event includes special music provided by the HPU Chapel Choir, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Doebler, as well as a silent prayer held in memory of alumni, members of the university family, the community and other friends who have died during the past year.
Parking and shuttle buses will be available from Vert Stadium on Panther Drive beginning at 6:45 a.m. Please enter campus at Lexington Avenue and Panther Drive. Handicap parking with a handicap placard will be available in front of the Millis Athletic and Convocation Center.
To register for the event or for more information, visit http://www.highpoint.edu/community/prayer-breakfast.