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Archbishop William J. Waynes, Jr.

Archbishop William J. Waynes, Jr. accepted the Lord in his life at an early age. At the age of 12 he sang in his first professional concert with the legendary Caravans. At the age of 15 he was introduced to the late Rev. James Cleveland and the Cleveland Singers. From this meeting, Rev. Cleveland introduced him to Joe Bo Stick, Jr., who sponsored him as a solo artist with the Institutional Church of God in Christ choir. From there his career as a gospel singer & musician moved him from coast to coast. He sang with the renowned group called the buddies of the 60’s: Rev. Henry Harrison, Rev. Sim. Wilson, Jr. & Professor George Canton.

He was called into the ministry at the age of 18 and was licensed to preach from the Mount Gerizim Holy Church. His youthful energy, spiritual zeal and innovative ideas led him to formulate a community choir called the E.R.W. Workshop Choir. This was designed to further expand his musical abilities and bring hundreds of voices together under one roof to sing God’s praises.

In 1984, he began traveling from house to house teaching the word of God. In 1987, he was ordained Elder at the Brooklyn Miracle Temple, under the Pastorate of the late Bishop Donald K. Kinsey.

In 1989, he yielded to the voice of God and carried out the mandate of God to start the New Beginning Outreach Love Center. Throughout his 25 years of Pastoral Care, he has been vigorous in calling the church and community to higher religious and social standards.

His Inspirations to ministry are:

The William J. Waynes, Jr. Bible Institute of Learning, The Sanctuary Choir, The Shepherd’s Ensemble 1 & 2 Choirs, The Daughters of Promise, Liturgical Dance Ministry, Mime Ministry and L.A.W. (Leaders Achieving Worship).

Personal Accomplishments

High School of Music & Performing Arts- Specialized Diploma Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric-Sociology: Queens College- Bachelor & Master of Arts: Stafford University Master & Doctor of Divinity: Northeastern University Doctorate of Philosophy in Religious Studies: Stafford University Doctorate of Sacred Theology: Springfield Christian College & Theological Seminary.

Archbishop currently serves as a member of the Corona-East Elmhurst Clergy Association, the Queens Federation of Churches, Member of the Holy Synod (HCOC), Chair of the Metropolitan’s Council (HCOC), Vicar of Protocol of LI Diocese, Head of the 1st Ecumenical Diocese of Queens (HCOC). All rights reserved