{"id":1766,"date":"2018-12-22T00:19:21","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T06:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/?page_id=1766"},"modified":"2024-03-07T16:20:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:20:53","slug":"bishop-williams","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/bishop-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"Bishop Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445887067{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445908586{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445934045{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bishop Adrian Dumarr Williams&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545458731552{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545436649396{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Jurisdictional Prelate: Northern Georgia Jurisdiction&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23d3d3d3&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545459554424{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545446160849{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1728 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/files\/2018\/12\/fbsoc-e1545445843578.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1738 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/files\/2018\/12\/ytsoc-e1545446144208.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1737 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/files\/2018\/12\/lnsoc-e1545446109587.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1736 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/files\/2018\/12\/twsoc-e1545446068366.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545458945826{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]Bishop Adrian D. Williams is a loyal member and supporter of the Church of God in Christ for more than 50 years and a Consecrated Jurisdictional Bishop for more than 26 years. During this time, Bishop Williams has served in many capacities of the church at both the National and Jurisdictional levels.<\/p>\n<p>As a knowledgeable and well learned Bishop who understands the leadership structure of the Church of God in Christ, as well as its\u2019 customs and traditions, Bishop Williams has advised numerous Bishops, National Elected Officials, and scores of Pastors. His experience has garnered him respect at all levels of the Church and as the Senior Bishop of Georgia (by tenure) an open platform to share his knowledge and gifts to others.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Bishop Williams\u2019s life is guided by the principles of holiness and righteous living and serves as an example to many. He is committed to serving as a churchman, builder, organizer, divinely appointed leader, preacher, evangelist, and spiritually anointed man of God.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445944093{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1705&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_border&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545458758415{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1545436321554\" style=\"text-align: center\">Bishop Adrian Dumarr Williams<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445992367{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445982047{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>PASTORAL SERVICE \u2013 37 YEARS OF PASTORAL MINISTRY <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pastor &amp; Founder Cathedral, Word of Deliverance C.O.G.I.C. (2002 \u2013 Current)<\/li>\n<li>Christ Temple C.O.G.I.C. ,Atlanta, GA<\/li>\n<li>Bridge Street C.O.G.I.C., Manchester, GA (Served Church while in pastoral transition)<\/li>\n<li>Monroe Street C.O.G.I.C., Albany, GA<\/li>\n<li>New Hope C.O.G.I.C., Columbus, GA<\/li>\n<li>Ole Time Way C.O.G.I.C., Augusta, GA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>JURISDICTIONAL SERVICE <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>JURISDICTIONAL BISHOP -17 years, Northern Georgia Jurisdiction (1992-2009)<\/li>\n<li>SENIOR BISHOP by tenure in the State of Georgia (Experienced)<\/li>\n<li>Episcopal Adjutant to Former Jurisdictional Bishop \u2013 21 years (The Late Bishop J. H. Dell)<\/li>\n<li>Administrative Assistant,\u00a0 Chief Adjutant,\u00a0 District Superintendent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>NATIONAL SERVICE (including service to the Board of Bishops) <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assistant Secretary, Board of Bishops (Currently Serving)<\/li>\n<li>Program Coordinator, Enhancement and Professional Training Program (EPTP) \u2013 Board of Bishops<\/li>\n<li>Commissioner of Insurance \u2013 Board of Bishops (Currently Serving)<\/li>\n<li>Executive Board Member, Board of Bishops (Currently Serving)<\/li>\n<li>Board of Bishops Conference Secretary (2012- Current)<\/li>\n<li>Special Adviser to three Presiding Bishops (The Late Bishop\u2019s L. H. Ford, C. D. Owens, &amp; G. E. Patterson)<\/li>\n<li>Attendee to \u201cBrain Storming\u201d Forum held in Los California for Presiding Bishop C. E. Blake, Sr.<\/li>\n<li>Organized National Campaign for collection of the Laity Report (for former Presiding Bishop, Bishop G. E. Patterson)<\/li>\n<li>Director Public Relations (2000-2004) \u2022 Director of Housing (2001 National Leadership Conference)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545460084368{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Bishop Williams is happily married to Mother\u00a0to Blanche M. Williams for more the 43 years.\u00a0 Bishop has one daughter, Evangelist Charlene Williams-Clark, four grandchildren (Zachary, Victoria, Jade, Symone) and currently resides the Peachtree City Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545437242222{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>EDUCATION \/ INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATES <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor of Arts, Business Management (In-Service); University of Maryland<\/li>\n<li>Certificate in Business Management; City College of Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Advisory Board Member, Beulah Heights Bible College (Atlanta, GA)<\/li>\n<li>Advisory Board Member, International Theological Center (Atlanta, GA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545679662975{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545679752389{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1807&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545679775134{margin: 0px !important;padding: 0px !important;border: 0px initial !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445887067{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445908586{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545445934045{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Bishop Adrian Dumarr Williams&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Raleway%3A100%2C200%2C300%2Cregular%2C500%2C600%2C700%2C800%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545458731552{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;black&#8221; align=&#8221;align_left&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_width=&#8221;80&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1545436649396{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1766","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1766"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1835,"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1766\/revisions\/1835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cogic.org\/boardofbishops\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}