NETWORK 1:27 - Key Persons

The national spokesperson for the Network 1:27 (formerly known as Christian Child and Family Services Association) is Dr. Harold Shank. He has served in this role of speaking on behalf of Christian child care since 1996. In his role as national spokesperson for Network 1:27, Harold speaks and writes articles and books promoting Christian child care. His work to promote Christian child care raises the awareness among churches and Christians nationwide. Harold's latest books take up the biblical perspective on children. A whole section of GodWorks-Joining Jesus on the Journey (Nashville: 21st Century Christian, 2016) reflects on the next generation. In is Listening to His Heartbeat-What the Bible Says about the Heart of God (Joplin, MO: College Press, 2009) the climatic chapter looks at how God has vulnerable and unwanted children at the core of His heart. Harold recently celebrated his fiftieth year of preaching the Gospel. He has served as president of Ohio Valley University in Vienna, West Virginia; professor at Harding School of Theology and Oklahoma Christian University; and for 32 years he was associated with the Highland Street Church of Christ in Memphis, TN. In the latter role he led in church planting and developing ministries among the poor.