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Candidate for the General Board of the Church of God in Christ ---

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Bishop Matthew Williams
2008 Candidate for General Board of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.


A Man of Diplomacy, Integrity, and Stability

Bishop's Personal Statement

I am 52 years of age and a 3rd generation member of the Church of God in Christ, Inc.

In 1976, at the age of 20, I attended my first Holy Convocation. That experience had such an inpact on me that I changed the course and destiny of my life. For I determined in my heart at that time, that I wanted to serve this church for the rest of my life: serve it with all my strength and heart in righteousness and holiness.

With the blessings of God, I have fulfilled part of my destiny by serving at the Local, District, Jurisdictional and National levels.

I believe that my destiny now is to continue to serve this church at its highest level of servitude, as a General Board member.

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General Information

Bishop Williams' Family

Bishop Matthew Williams & Mother A. Gayle Williams

Bishop Matthew Williams has been married to Mother A. Gayle Williams for 32 years. They have been blessed with one child, Deniece Williams. Your candidate for the General Board is a dedicated husband, loving father and devoted family man.

Carefully inspect Bishop Williams' life and work: a faithful tithe payer and financial supporter to the national church, a real worshiper that lifts the hearts of the people and leads them into the Presence of God.

It is therefore with great hope and inspiration that we recommend this servant of the Lord to you. We are asking for your support by voting for Bishop Matthew Williams this November 2008. Together we can make a difference.

Four key points to remember about this Man of God:

  • This man of God prays for his relationship with God, his family and others.
  • This man of God is a man of liberality.
  • This man of God inspires and cultivates men and women to do the work of God.
  • AND ABOVE ALL, this man of God is concerned about the salvation, healing and deliverance of souls

                                    

 

Please contact the committee and let us know that we can count on your vote!

It is the desire of our Candidate, Bishop Matthew Williams, to hear from you directly or via e-mail. Please send him your concerns, or other thoughts regarding the church or his candidacy.

Again, we want to know that we have your support. Let us hear from you today!

Contact points for Bishop Matthew Williams:
Office: (813) 248-5690
E-mail: adjgenbmw@verizon.net; btpeople@verizon.net
Church website: www.brownmemorialcogicfl.org
Jurisdiction website: www.jswflcogic.org


When choosing people for promotion, it is important to understand that nothing is more important to God in the life of a leader than his heart (Jeremiah 3:15). The heart takes precedence over the gift, talent, education, and everything else.

Our candidate for the General Board is a faithful servant whose behavior is bold and kind.

As a General Board Member, Bishop Williams will continue to be committed to Kingdom Building as he displays:

  • His love for God and people
  • His willingness to help in any capacity needed
  • His insight into problem-solving
  • His skill in working with and managing people
  • His outstanding and exceptional attitude
  • His sound, dependable counsel and advice
  • His high regard for confidentiality
  • His desire to correctly represennt his office and not himself
  • His willingness to serve long hours and to do it with a joyful heart
  • His readiness to tackle any assignment

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Bishop's Family


BISHOP MATTHEW WILLIAMS & MOTHER A. GAYLE WILLIAMS


BISHOP WILLIAMS' DAUGHTER
DENEICE WILLIAMS

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As a Leader

As a leader in the local church, Bishop Williams has held many positions. Among them are:

  • Sunday School Superintendent
  • Chairman of the Deacon Board
  • YPWW President
  • Member of Usher Board
  • Minister of Music - Church Organist
  • Treasurer
  • Chairman of Trustee Board
  • Van Driver
  • Custodian

Under his pastorial leadership, Bishop Williams:

  • Remodeled the 150 seat sanctuary
  • Built a new 1500 seat edifice five years after being appointed pastor
  • Set up a Mission Department which manages a Clothing and Food Bank
  • Established an annual "Boys to Men" retreat and many other retreats for the nurturing and spiritual growth of the members
  • Provided housing for Hurricane Katrina victims
  • Housed a community child care center
  • Provided after school Tutoring Programs
  • Established the End Time Harvest Ministry

Bishop Williams, and his congregation, also participated in various community activities, such as:

  • Feed the Children
  • Urban League
  • Pastors on Patrol
  • NAACP

Bishop Williams has served as leader in the District in the following positions:

  • Assistant Superintendent of the Pinellas District
  • Superintendent of the Greater Love District
  • Superintendent of the Suncoast District
  • District Minister of Music
  • District Chief Adjutant

Under the leadership of the late Bishop W. E. Davis, Bishop Williams has held the following appointments:

  • Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida Organist
  • Second Administrative Assistant tot he late Bishop W. E. Davis
  • Jurisdictional Chief Adjutant for Southwestern Florida
  • Minister of Music

National, Bishop Williams has served in many capacities. Among them are:

  • National Adjutant
  • Overseer for the Induction Chambers
  • Chairman of the Dress Code Committee for the Board of Bishops
  • Adjutant Bishop for the National Adjutancy
  • Chairman of Protocol Call Committee for the Board of Bishops
  • Episcopal Coordinator for the Board of Bishops
  • Chairman of the Election Committee for the Board of Bishops
  • Adjutant General for the National Adjutancy

 

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