Dr. S.S. Watkins

Dr. Sherman S. Watkins is the pastor and visionary behind Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies. He founded and organized the church in 1970. The church bagan as a store front with 11 members and is today one of Columbus Ohio's largest assemblies. HGAAA has well over 3000 members.

In 1988 led of the Lord, Dr. Watkins organized an independent organization under a charter of Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies Inc. This assembly then became the head Church and Central Buiness Office of this national organization where Dr Watkins establishes and oversees satelite churchs both nationally and internationally.

Bishop Watkins has been honored by the Mayor of the City of Columbus, members of the Columbus City Council, the House of Representatives of the 113th General Assembly of Ohio, as well as the Four Acres Realty Company, for his dedication and sincerity exhibited in carrying out his services to the community.

Dr. Watkins has a most profound love for the Lord and His people. His daily walk before men is a mirrored reflection of the countless hours he spends in prayer and the study of the Word. His character and mannerisms reflect his life as an ambassador called by the most High God. He has been charged to bring God to men and men to God.

Because of his love for God, he has been highly anointed to preach the Gospel and is in great demand throughout the country. Yet, God has especially charged him with the call of pastor, which has always been his first priority.

Any compliments, praise, or honor given to Dr. Watkins, he kindly and passionately lays immediately at the feet of Jesus.

Bishop Seal