Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr.
Reverend Dr. Jesse T. Williams, Jr. serves as the Senior Pastor of Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. He leads the 3000 member congregation in a dynamic, ministry-focused, socially-conscious ministry which operates based on the tenets of Worship, Discipleship, Stewardship, Fellowship and Leadership; and is a spiritual and social landmark church in the community of Harlem and the city of New York. His spiritually-anointed preaching ministry blesses thousands across the tri-state area and throughout the country via television, radio and live internet broadcasts on a weekly basis.
He has 21 years of pastoral ministry experience, 28 years as a licensed preacher of the Gospel, and has also previously served on the faculty of Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri as Professor of Congregational Studies for 7 years.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, both from the University of Kansas. He also holds both the Master of Divinity Degree and the Doctor of Ministry Degree from Eden Theological Seminary.
He is married to Gelaine R. Williams and they are the blessed and proud parents of one son; Jesse III.
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