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Rev. Bruce M. Williams is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Upper Room Full Gospel Church in Plainfield, New Jersey, where he serves in ministry with his wife, Executive Pastor Phyllis A. Williams. Pastor Williams received Christ at an early age, answered the call and was ordained into the Gospel ministry in 1986 and as an Elder in 1988 by Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Senior Pastor of the Cathedral International (formerly Second Baptist Church). As the Upper Room’s spiritual father, Pastor Williams faithfully preaches and teaches the Word of God and provides spiritual oversight to its members. Pastor Williams’ passion involves mentoring and developing Christians to live an abundant life of leadership and personal empowerment—which led to his founding of the Kingdom Empowerment Corporation, a non-profit organization focused on providing leadership development to youth and adults. He also shares his wisdom as the CEO of the Kingdom Empowerment Corporation, Director of the Ministers Training Institute and Chancellor of the Leadership Training Institute. He has also served as the Presiding State Elder for the Eastern Atlantic Diocese of the Church of the Living God and as a member of the National Finance Committee of the Church of the Living God.
Pastor Williams began his studies at the American University,Washington, D.C. He also attended Caldwell College, the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and the Institute of Theology and Ministry Training in Orlando, Florida where he received his Bachelor of Science in Theology. He received a Masters Degree in Theology from Christian Bible College and Seminary, Independence, Missouri. On February 7, 2009, Pastor Williams founded the Berean Bible Institute, an extension of the vision of the church to teach and train disciples.
Pastor Williams has been honored on numerous occasions as an effective leader who has set a standard of excellence and service for others. Most recently he was recognized by the New Jersey General Assembly; presented a Joint Legislative Resolution, and opened the Legislative Session in an inspiring and motivating prayer of invocation.
Pastor Williams is loved dearly as a leader and mentor by his associates, staff, and family. His wife, The Reverend Phyllis A. Williams, is the Executive Pastor of the Upper Room Full Gospel Church. They are the proud parents of Rev. Tiffany Williams, Bruce Jr., Min. Jeffrey, Michael and Timothy and proud grandparents of Kian and Jeffrey Jr. To know Him is to love him and he is truly a man after God’s own heart.
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