Pastor Tony grew up in the Beulah community.  He is a graduate of Boaz High School.  Tony holds a Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Trinity Bible College and has completed further studies from Moody Bible Institute and New Orleans Theological Seminary.  He has also studied at Beason Divinity School, Samford University and holds a Certificate of Christian Training.  He has been married to Shan Harper for 41 years, and have a daughter, Mary (Chad) Knight.  Tony has pastored local churches for the 28 years, including 5 years at a church in Helena, Montana.  Pastor Tony became a Christian at age nine, was called into the music ministry at age 16, and served three local churches for 12 years before being called to preach.

Pastor Tony has a passion for history and is an avid genealogist. In addition, he loves the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. He is also a member of the local Boaz Albertville Amateur Radio club. But his greatest passion is to see souls saved, families being strengthened in the truth of God’s Word and Jesus Christ worshipped and praised. He loves the community of Sand Mountain, he loves Beulah Church and he loves his wife and family, but his greatest treasure is his Lord and Savior Jesus.