. >>> and reverend harold carter senior touched people. he had a passion for saving people. and it will celebrate his life. he passed away from cancer. and we're live as many prepare to say goodbye. >> we are here at the church where a number of people are arriving here to be in place to pay their respects to dr. carter. he spent 48 years of his ministry here. he influenceed a number of generations. he had a lot to do with the civil rights movement. he mentored a lot of preachers. and we'll start here the best friend. and and what is going on. >> and going through my mind is the in fact that in a sense. >> and as long as and alive and see it is mental. the truth is that he will be absent. every time you look at one of these you call him blessed. >> you are a decon here. around the state and general rasty. and the hard. he treated everyone fairly. and a great witness he left here on the earth. , any last thoughts. and he will be missed. he was a man with so many missions. and enthusiasm and to higher heights. we are looking for other things to do. we were excited about the mi

harold a. carter sr. spent more than 57 years in the ministry, including 48 years as pastor of baltimore's first mega church, new shiloh baptist church. a native of selma, alabama, pastor carter stood shoulder to shoulder with civil rights leader dr. martin luther king jr. and fought for justice and equality across the country. after dr. king's death, pastor carter became the leader of the baltimore chapter of the poor people's campaign, which addressed concerns of the poor in america. the melodious voice of dr. carter has been heard around the world, preaching and singing, from india to korea, as well as on sundays on wbal radio. during his tenure at new shiloh, he founded the nathan carter school of music, the determined biblical and theological institute of baltimore, as well as 30 other ministries. more than 100 preachers were called to the ministry under his leadership, including his son, who co-pastored with him. the towering steeples of the church are a testament to the legacy of service he leaves