Bishop Lewis Williams
✝️ From Warehouse to Worship: The Birth of a Ministry
At age 29, Bishop Lewis Williams turned his life over to Christ—and nothing was ever the same. On March 16, 1984, while working as a packer at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, he had a spiritual awakening that set his soul on fire. What began with a forklift and a co-worker's Gospel message soon grew into a journey of redemption, restoration, and purpose.
Shaped by humble beginnings and tested by personal trials, Bishop Williams found peace through Jesus and stepped boldly into ministry. With just five attendees, he launched Household of Faith Church in December 1989. That night marked the start of a legacy—one rooted in healing, truth, and the power of community transformation.
This is more than a church. It’s a calling answered. A life redeemed. And a mission still unfolding.
🛠️ Vision, Growth & Restoration: A Ministry Built to Last
In the early '90s, Bishop Lewis Williams balanced a full-time job at the Naval Air Station, seminary studies, and a calling to pastor a house church. Within three months, that living room ministry grew from five to twenty-seven members—proof that the spirit of God was moving.
By 1994, he stepped boldly into full-time ministry. In 1998, with over 350 congregants, Bishop Williams transformed a 26,000-square-foot abandoned Winn-Dixie into the Household of Faith Ministry Center—a place for worship, education, and restoration. What others saw as ruins, he saw as revival, echoing Isaiah 61:4.
Equipped with degrees, discipleship tools, and a passion for excellence, Bishop Williams launched MOEC leadership training and personally teaches every New Member's Class. His impact flows into prisons, shelters, homes, and classrooms—where faith meets real-life needs.
This isn’t just church growth. It’s generational transformation in motion.
🙌 A Legacy of Love, Leadership & Lasting Impact
Bishop Lewis Williams, consecrated in 2017 after decades of faithful ministry, leads with deep compassion, unshakable faith, and a servant’s heart. Trained under Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin and educated at Case Western Reserve University, he now provides spiritual covering to leaders across the globe through Covenant Faith Fellowship—from Brazil to the Philippines.
At Household of Faith Church, which he and First Lady Bernadette pioneered, tradition meets transformation. For nearly 40 years, Bishop Williams has preached salvation, empowered believers, and shown that servant leadership isn’t just a calling—it’s a lifestyle.
Recognized by state officials and beloved in Jacksonville’s Northside, Bishop Williams lives by the motto: “No towel, no title.” With family serving by his side and global ministry blossoming, his journey remains a living testament to Galatians 6:10—doing good, especially to those of the Household of Faith.