MINISTERIAL STAFF OF WOFM
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PASTOR
BERNARD J WEATHERS
Pastor Bernard J. Weathers' pastorship started in 2006 and has led the congregation of Word of Faith Ministries since its conception in 2008. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education and a Master’s Degree in Theology and was the Valedictorian of his Master’s graduating class. Pastor Weathers is a true disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ and was called into His service in 1994. He has taught a most insightful and invigorating Bible Study every Wednesday since 2000.
Pastor Weathers, by the leading of the Holy Spirit, has also authored the book, The Octagon of Spiritual Balances. A book that was written and detailed for those who have been made aware of their salvation and are seeking the Christian way of life according to God’s mandate as outlined in the Bible. Pastor Weathers possesses a divinely revealed understanding of scripture and the principles of godly living through the teaching and guidance of the indwelling Holy Spirit. He promotes the pursuit of holiness and a personal relationship with Jesus as a prerequisite to serving our Lord in both spirit and in truth.
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REVEREND
CYNTHIA A WILLIAMS
Rev. Cynthia A. Williams is gifted in prayer and has cultivated several Intercessory Prayer Ministries. She served five years as Vice President for the Rhema Prayer Ministry of Central Jersey and she oversees The Hour of Prayer on Wednesday evenings at Word of Faith Ministries where she was ordained into the Gospel Ministry to preach, in 2012.
God has developed a women’s outreach at Word of Faith Ministries and placed it under her tutelage. With His guidance it has become a purposeful, vibrant, and constructive ministry, by which women come together in fellowship, prayer, and detailed biblical studies on a monthly basis. Rev. Williams continuously avails her time and support on behalf of anyone in need.
As well as The Women’s Outreach Ministry, Rev. Williams teaches the weekly Adult Sunday School. Within the center of all of her accomplishments it is without doubt or question she was called to guide, teach, clarify scripture, and encourage; but most importantly to promote both trust and commitment, first to our Lord and then, to one another.
Rev. Williams has an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies and is currently studying for her Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies. She is also pending certification designed for developing and mentoring those called unto discipleship at an instructive level. By life experience, Rev. Williams has a true heart for the nurturing and edification of women and she has been anointed, chosen, and sent by God to serve in leadership.
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DEACON
ROBERT GARRIS III
Deacon Robert Garris III was born in Seaboard, North Carolina. He was raised with eight sisters and one brother, he being the youngest out of the ten children. He graduated from The William Taft High School in Bronx, New York. He accepted Jesus The Christ as his Lord and savior at the young age of nine.
Deacon Garris avails himself to whoever may be in need. He has the determination and willingness to help others regardless of who they may be. He has a servant’s heart therefore; God chose him to serve His people.
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DEACON
RICHARD A CORNEY
Deacon Richard A Corney was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was raised with two brothers and three sisters, he being the youngest. He graduated from Piscataway High School in Piscataway, New Jersey and the Institute of Audio Research in New York City.
Deacon Corney’s concern and passion for the spiritual welfare of others, especially the youth, had instilled in him a willingness, compassion and desire to serve and support the building and unifying of God’s kingdom, by serving both the physical and spiritual needs of others.
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DEACON
MARVIN M CLARK
Deacon Marvin M Clark was born in Newark, New Jersey. He is one of eleven children. He received his academic education from the Newark, New Jersey school system, graduating from Weequahic High School and attending the New Jersey Institute of Technology the same year.
His introduction to the gospel came from his neighbor, who he considered a friend and a brother. That introduction led him to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1981.
Deacon Clark is also a Sunday School teacher and he devotes himself not only to the children but to the word of God. His desire, dedication and passion to know and understand the word of God initiates the conviction to teach.
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SISTER DONNA SCOTT
Sister Donna Scott, is our Sunday School Superintendent. She was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She was educated in the Elizabeth, New Jersey Public School system. She graduated from Virginia State University, majoring in Special Education in Emotional and Learning Disabilities.
She is employed by the Elizabethport Presbyterian Center, Inc. She began teaching there in 1978 and advanced to the position of Early Childhood Director in 1995, which she currently holds.
Sister Scott is committed to Word of Faith Ministries and her calling as the Sunday School Superintendent.