Franklin Chapel AME Zion Church
Pastor

Pastor John Thomas Morrison Jr. was born on January 10, 1974, in Nuremberg, Germany, and raised through the Cumberland County School System. Guided by a heart for service and justice, he continued his education at Fayetteville State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Pastor Morrison answered God’s call to ministry on March 9, 2003, at Rock Spring AME Zion Church, where he faithfully served as a worship leader for more than two decades. His journey of spiritual leadership expanded in November 2013 when he was appointed Senior Pastor of Clark’s Chapel AME Zion Church in Tar Heel, North Carolina.

In November 2016, he became Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Eastover, North Carolina. Under his visionary leadership, the congregation experienced transformative growth, including a $400,000 restoration and revitalization project that strengthened both the church’s foundation and its impact on the community.

Today, Pastor Morrison serves as the dynamic and forward-thinking leader of Franklin Chapel AME Zion Church in Laurinburg , North Carolina, a thriving ministry committed to spiritual empowerment, community engagement, and bold outreach.

A passionate advocate for justice, Pastor Morrison has stood alongside influential national leaders—including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and Dr. Michael Eric Dyson—in marches and movements addressing gun violence, police brutality, and the ongoing struggle for human dignity.

Pastor Morrison has shared more than 20 years of marriage with his life partner and steadfast supporter, Lady Saabquilla Renee Morrison. Together, they embody a ministry built on love, purpose, and service.

With over two decades of preaching experience, Pastor Morrison remains unwavering in his commitment to spiritual growth, community development, and inspiring believers to pursue excellence. He encourages all people to rise to higher standards and embrace a transformed life through Christ.

His guiding scripture is 2 Chronicles 7:14, a timeless reminder of humility, prayer, repentance, and God’s promise to heal the land.