About Dr. Jeffery A. Williams
Jeffery A. Williams, D.Min., MPA, is the founder and Chief Empowerment Strategist of The Williams Empowerment Group LLC and President of Williams Global, Inc., (501c3) organization whose purpose to reach the world with the life changing message of Jesus Christ. With over 1,500 students coached through various programs and webinars, Dr. Williams has earned the title “Chief Empowerment Officer.” He is a dynamic catalyst for corporations, non-profits, and entrepreneurs, leveraging his extensive experience and education to help others transform their lives and businesses.
Dr. Williams holds a Doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Urban Complex Settings), a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Environmental Analysis from Brown University.
As a sought-after advisor to government officials and a regular chapel speaker for the NFL and Major League Soccer (2005-12, 2014), Dr. Williams is also a trained mediator and the author of six books, including “The Miracle of Movement”, “From Intent to Impact”, “From Disorder to Divine Alignment”, and “Beyond WHY”. His book Knowing Your WHY: The Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential has served several years as a textbook at a local state college.
Dr. Williams has received several recognitions, including the “Key to the City” of Providence, RI, and the title of “Faith Leader of the Year,” along with numerous commendations for his community work. His ministry is heard regularly in 182 nations worldwide through New Generation TV, King TV, and Miracle Time.
Driven to educate and uplift the community, Dr. Williams is a spiritual advisor and a social change advocate. He began his faith leadership with a nine-person congregation, which has since expanded to hundreds. In 1999, he established the Cathedral of Life Christian Assembly, now known as The King’s Cathedral. He also founded “The Well-Life Project,” intending to create 12 freshwater wells in Zambia. In 2016, he was consecrated a Bishop in the Covenant Fellowship Alliance, taking on additional responsibilities in Africa, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Under his leadership, the organization has distributed nearly 250 tons of food, thousands of clothing items, and household goods to those in need.
As the founder and General Overseer of The Global Ambassadors Leadership Network, Dr. Williams oversees 60 congregations across 12 countries, supporting local churches and ministries.
He actively engages in civic activities, serving as chairman of Faith Bible College International (Charleston, Maine) and as a member of the Council on Postsecondary Education for the State of Rhode Island, appointed by three Governors. He has also served on more than 30 local and national boards, focused on community welfare, advocacy, education, and violence prevention.
Dr. Williams’s greatest joy is his wife and business partner, Lelani S. Williams, MBA/MA, and their two adult daughters, Joy Victoria, BS, and Grace Noelle BS, JD.