User:Drwtwilliams

Dr. Willie T. Williams Jr. served as the Senior Pastor of the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona from June 1990 to March 2000. He is recognized across the country for his dynamic preaching and teaching of life changing messages. Under his leadership, the Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church has grown from 230 members to over 10,000. He is a graduate of the Northwestern Theological Seminary where he received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Systematic Theology and Clinical Pastoral Counseling. He graduated from Rock of Ages Theological Bible Institute where he received a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Educational Studies and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from University of Southern California in Clinical Neuropsychology and the University of Lagos, Nigeria (UNILAG) He offers his experience and leadership as an activist who addresses various faith-based, academic, social, civic, legal issues and affairs in the Las Vegas, Clark County communities. He is a recipient of countless awards including the "Portraits of Pride Award 2007", the Trumpet Award 2007, the "Gospel Legends Award 2007 and was selected Pastor of the year in 2005. Dr. Williams has a love for both reading and writing. He is the author of several books including; "Understanding the Bible", "Crucifixion of Christ", and " Putting the MMM back in Marriage. Dr. Williams serves as Board of Director on numerous Boards to include: the Faith Works Board, Gang Task Force Board, Parents Engagement Board with Clark County Schools, CAAN - Caucus of African American Nevadans Board, the Las Vegas Clark County Urban League Board and the Citizen's Review Board in Las Vegas, Nevada to name a few. He teaches Old and New Testament studies at the Community College of Southern Nevada and is a local radio personality on Sunday programs. Dr. Williams is married to former Patricia Ann Brown, and they have one son, and four daughters.