Howard Payne University Junior, Ben Harrison, of San Antonio, Texas, was licensed to the Gospel Ministry by the First Baptist Church of Brownwood on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, upon the unanimous recommendation of the body of deacons.

Roy Curbo, chairman of the deacon body, made the motion, which was unanimously approved by the church body.

Rev. Charles Johnson (left), Interim Pastor, recognized Ben on Sunday morning, and later presented him with his certificate.