LORI WILLIAMS: Is a twin, the youngest of 6 children and grew up in East Orange, NJ. She was raised up spiritually at Bethel Baptist Church. Lori loved to sing in the choir and attend Sunday school where she discovered a genuine desire for the Lord. At an early age she acknowledged the Sovereignty of our God and accepted Jesus into her life.

After Graduating from Stockton State College in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry, Lori embarked on a journey of discovery and growth. A little weary and battered Lori redirected her search to her gospel roots. In 1996, Lori was born again of the incorruptible seed of the word of God. Her passion for the God’s word found her attending bible study at Bethel Baptist Church, at Rutgers University and eventually attending Eastern Bible College in Irvington, where she has completed 2 years of study in Christian Education.

Reverend Williams was licensed in April 2002 and ordained as minister of the gospel in 2007. The Lord has called Lori to teach the gospel and stir up the spirits of the young, the old and the lost. She presently serves as an Associate Pastor, the Youth Pastor, and member of the Intercessory Prayer Team at the Word of Life Christian Fellowship in Orange, NJ, under the leadership of Pastor Willie Washington, Jr. She has preached in Washington, DC, Las Vegas, Nevada, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Atlanta, Georgia and on the streets of Newark, NJ. Traveled on prophetic ministries to China, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, Botswana, and the Caribbean. Reverend Williams has been an active member of the United Clergy of the Oranges and Vicinity since 2004 where she has served in various capacities. Rev Williams is honored to have served as the first female President of this over 25-year-old ecumenical body.

Committing to the word of God in Jeremiah 1:9-10; Lori has developed the heart of an intercessor, praying for the body of Christ and the lost. Reverend Williams is a member of an International Prayer movement called Women Intercessors for the Church and the Nations also known as Wailing Women Worldwide, USA. She currently serves as a National Coordinator. This prayer movement travels to many nations as intercessors, gatekeepers and messengers for God, tearing down strongholds, planting the Word and advancing the Kingdom of God.

In her professional life Reverend Williams has worked as an environmental chemist for 12 years, then in the Social Services for 12 years as Director of Youth and Adult Programs, Operations Supervisor, and advanced to role of the first African American Executive Director in the history of the YWCA of Essex and West Hudson in Orange. She currently works as the Human Resources Director of a Christ Centered Home Health Services Agency servicing the 5 boroughs of NY City. Lori has served on many professional and community boards including the Orange Master Planning committee, Rotary Club, Orange Community Collaborative as President, and 2^nd Vice-president of the Northeast Regional Counsel of YWCA’s. She gladly continues to mentor and encourage adolescents and adults.

Lori will tell you God is Awesome in all his ways and she stands amazed at the magnitude of His Love and Grace. That is why there is joy in her heart and praise on her lips. “For there is none like our God, none can compare.”