Pastor Harvey Burnett is a husband of nearly 40 years, father of 2 children, and an ordained minister of nearly 42 years. He currently serves as the pastor of the New Bethel COGIC, Peoria, IL. a church which he also founded. He serves the Lord through COGIC as a part of the Illinois central Jurisdiction COGIC. His undergraduate studies include those at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. where he majored in the field of Medical Technology, and additional undergraduate studies in the Bachelor's Of Ministry Curriculum at Master's International School Of Divinity, Oberlin, IN.  

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Among many of his other accomplishments Pastor Burnett is also a Certified Valuing Diversity trainer/facilitator (The PACE Group)  and an expert in victim's advocacy issues. He is also a licensed insurance professional, and a community advocate in both crime and violence, education and student and child mentoring.

Pastor Burnett is also responsible for the following organizations and community outreaches:  
 

• The founder of the New Bethel CDC in Peoria, IL

• The founder of the Peoria Assn. Of Pastors For Community & Spiritual Renewal, Peoria, IL. 

• The founder and chief strategist of Dunamis Insurance & Business Services, Peoria, IL.

• The founder of Dunamis Publishing Peoria, IL to author upcoming books "Ministering Effectively" and Burning The Past With The Brightness Of The Future"

• The founder of The Dunamis Word blog and internet & satellite radio broadcast

• The founder of the Facebook group "In Defense Of The Faith"

• The creator of the Community & Classroom Hero Campaign to combat crime, violence and school bullying  

• The founder and coach of the Peoria Inner City Track Club Peoria, IL. 

Pastor Burnett has dedicated his time and resource to addressing the impact and issues associated with church related abuse and clergy sexual abuse and misconduct specifically as it pertains to victims well-being, acceptance and personal growth within the Christian church and community.