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Dr. Preston Williams II
Preston Williams II is a prolific author, motivational speaker, and visiting professor of theology for several colleges and seminaries in Georgia and Florida. He has held Senior Management positions with corporations such as American Express Co., IBM, and WIZA Radio Station.
He has served in Christian ministry for over 35 years. He has served as evangelist, church planter, radio talk show host and producer of “Soul2Soul” broadcast, television broadcast host of Christian broadcast “Celebrate.” Under the Church of God denomination he served in the following position: District Evangelism and Home Missions Director, District Youth and Christian Education Director, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor.
He currently serves as Senior Pastor of Gateway Church located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Additionally, he has been recently been appointed as Senior Vice President of Logos University (Jacksonville, Florida). He is a distinguished member of the Association of Christian Counselors and is a certified behavioral therapist.
Dr. Williams has worked extensively with inner-city rehabilitation centers and youth facilities providing counseling, personal guidance and leadership in at-risk communities. He has traveled nationally and internationally as a keynote speaker and seminar facilitator. He has published several books include By the Way (inspirational), The Seasons of Destiny’s Perfection (personal empowerment), Whispering Silhouette (poetry), Necessary Changes (personal empowerment), and his most recent book The God of How.
Preston Williams II has studied at Howard University (Washington, D.C.), Lee University (Cleveland, TN), and Logos University (Jacksonville, FL) and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology, Master’s Degree in Theology & Psychology (summa cum lade), and Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology & Christian Counseling (summa cum lade). His desire is to promote Christian education on every level and to continue his pursuit to empower lives for Kingdom purpose and productivity.
His hobbies are writing, reading, swimming, jet-skiing, and basketball. He and his wife Kathy are committed to the ministry of education and personal empowerment. They are the proud parents of five children, Preston III, Portia, Jarell, Sharmayne, and Zaynah.