Harold Tate - Executive Director
Pauline and Harold Tate
Harold Tate has invested his life in the field of education. After twenty-five years in the field of secular education, his office changed to the field of Christian education where he has served in many different capacities for more than thirty-five years.
His primary secular classroom experience was in giving attention to high school students in the academic fields of mathematics and science. Relationships with the students were most important, and there was a strong emphasis on building character for living life.
His primary secular classroom experience was in giving attention to high school students in the academic fields of mathematics and science. Relationships with the students were most important, and there was a strong emphasis on building character for living life.
Experience in the field of Christian Education includes teaching the word of God in small groups as well as Sunday School classes. It also includes thirty-five years of experience in teaching on radio. These experiences include teaching the various books of the Bible, and topical lessons to a radio audience, as well as interviewing many Christians regarding their pilgrimage through their Christian experience.
Christian Witness
Harold grew up in a home under the leadership of Christian parents. At the age of 8, my mother explained to me how much Jesus loved me. She explained how I could have a personal relationship with Trinity God through an active faith in Jesus Christ. With leadership and guidance she conducted this pilgrimage and I became a child of God that afternoon.This family was active in church, and I was taught Bible truths and principles in church and at home. The Lord has been very personal in my life, and has guided and directed me in many decisions; and protected me in many dangers.
I accept the Bible as God's message to humanity, divinely inspired without error or apology. Throughout my life the Lord has shown his mighty power in many ways. He has shown that he always keeps his promises, and we should never doubt future fulfillment of every prophecy made by him. His knowledge and power allows every prediction to be meticulously fulfilled within his time schedule. I am sure that I am headed for a glorious eternity in the heavenly kingdom, and the trip has already begun.
He has chosen me to teach his truths, and to emphasize his love to many people. My prayer is that he will work in and through me to accomplish his purpose, and that I will be faithful to trust and serve him just as he leads. Of course, he is to receive all the credit and praise for anything that is accomplished through my life and the ministry of SONlight.
We are convinced that the Bible has the answer for every question that appears in life; and that our calling upon the Lord will bring understanding and enlightenment as needed for us to follow his directions. Our major responsibility is to obey his instruction, and to follow his leadership. In this atmosphere his loving grace is continually bringing blessings into our life.
In addition to his professional background, Harold has served in the following capacities:
Harold has also been active in a number of local church in the areas in which they have resided. He has served in various mission efforts through these churches;
- Founding board and former Chairman of Forest Glen
- Former Chairman - layman's support board for the Houston area of Campus Crusade for Christ
- Former Chairman - Harris County board of Child Evangelism Fellowship
Harold has also been active in a number of local church in the areas in which they have resided. He has served in various mission efforts through these churches;
- Bible teacher
- deacon
- elder
- chairman of the elders for two terms
- Ordained and served as Associate Pastor
