Bishop-Candidate

 L. Deon Williams I 

Rev. Williams (Rev.d) has been a servant of the Lord majority of his life. Williams is well versed in church leadership, teaching, choir directing and the preaching ministry. Williams public walk with the Lord began in 1995 in Flint, MI - however, Rev. Williams stated that revival night in August of 1995, that he had "known God all his life."

Pastor has attended Eastern Michigan University where he studied Psychology. Williams also attended Slidell Baptist Seminary where he has received both his Associates and Bachelors degree's (Magna Cum Laude) In Theology Studies/Ministry leadership and development. He completed Master of Divinity degree in August, 2021. 

In 2023, he started his Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Minsitry at Andersonville Theological Seminary.

Under Pastor Rodrick K. Green and New Hope Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, he was Ordained in September, 2021.

Under Bishop Derrick D. Robinson and Kingdom Destiny Fellowship International - he was concecrated as an Overseer in July, 2022. In October 2023, Williams and the New Macedonia Church became Charter Members of Alliance Covenant Leaders Worldwide - where he serves as the Overseer of the General Assembly Under Arch Bishop Jonathan R. Mitchell. In December 2023, he was elected to be a Bishop-Elect for the 2025 class.

Preaching ministry was birthed in 2014 at Bethlehem Temple of Praise (Wayne, MI) where he began as a the first Youth Pastor of new ministry at the time. Under his leadership, the children's church, youth activity and involvement had grown well over 100 children. 

Over the years Pastor has served in many capacities in Southeast Michigan and in Louisville, Kentucky - Including Youth Ministry launch, Young Adult Ministry launch, Mentorship, Music Ministry, Website production, Public Relations, GMWA, & Ministerial Alliance.

Pastor Williams is also the owner of “A More Excellent Way, LLC” which includes all of his talents and ministry under one umbrella - focusing on especially on young male grooming and counseling.

Pastor Williams greatest inspirations include those of the Late greats Rev. Dr. J.C Curry, Rev. Dr. Robert E. Bailey. 

Bishop Jerry L. Boose, Pastor Rodrick K. Green, Dr. Waverly Bumbrey, Dr. Terrance Bridges, Rev. Mattie Hunter, Rev. Wardell Jones, Rev. George Waddles Jr. Pastor M. Berry,  Pastor M.A. Flaniken, Superintendent Herman Love, and Bishop James Covington - just to name a few. 

In September 2021, he married the love of his life, Detroit native, Elect Lady Prophetess Z'Keiya J. Williams and in August of 2022, L. Deon Williams, II  was born

You can also find him on all streaming platforms as "Rev.d." 

Pastor's motto is taken from the scripture Philippians 3:14, "I press!" Which he strives to do in every way possible.