Pastor Larry Strickland was ordained into the Gospel ministry in 1995 at his home church, Elim Baptist, in Ludowici, Georgia. He is a graduate of Bible Studies and advanced studies in prophecy at Liberty University. He earned his Doctorate degree from Covington Theological Seminary from Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
He is the Senior Pastor at Hope Baptist Church in Starke, FL, where he has served for 13 years.
Born in Ludowici, Georgia, Pastor Larry and his wife, Lillian have two children and four grandchildren. When time allows, he and his wife love to go RVing and spending quality time with their family. He is an avid fisherman and especially loves bass fishing.
