Pastor Chris Williams Installation Booklet

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.�

(Jeremiah 3:15, KJV)

About our Pastor

Christopher W. Williams was born March 7, 1983, to George and the late Emma Williams.

He is the youngest of nine children. Christopher Williams, is a Pastor, Preacher, Teacher, Singer, Songwriter, Husband, Father and diligent worker in the Kingdom of God. He accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and immediately became active in the church as a Sunday School teacher and Choir Director. In 1999, at the tender age of 16, Pastor Williams accepted his call to ministry at the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Isaac A. Wright, Sr., and was ordained and licensed by the Zion District Organization. In that same year, Pastor Williams became a member of the world renowned Gospel recording group, Perfection! His gift and love for singing has afforded him the opportunity to tour across this country and sing praises to God with some of your most known Gospel and secular artists. Pastor Williams has won several awards and received accolades as one of this country’s greatest psalmists.

In 2002, Pastor Williams enrolled in the Tennessee School of Religion, while continuing to remain faithful to the call upon his life. He continued dedicating his time, talent and tithe to God, his Pastor and church. In 2006, Pastor Williams assumed the difficult task of eulogizing his mother one day before his 23rd birthday. Later that same year, he was called to Pastor the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Byhalia, MS. Under his leadership, the church membership increased significantly and became a DEBT FREE body of believers. Pastor Williams also launched a ministry that employed youth of the church and community.

His passion for peace reaches outside of the church walls. He, along with some of Memphis’ Finest Law Enforcement personnel, started a non-profit organization called Perfect Harmony.

This program helps to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community by empowering, enriching and encouraging all to live peaceably and in harmony, using the gift of music.

Pastor Williams met the love of his life, who he later married in February of 2008, Cherim Gwin-Williams. Together they are the parents to four beautiful children Nina, Emarie, Gracen and Carter. Pastor Williams is a family man and is concerned about family and marriage life. He and Lady Williams began a Family and Marriage Ministry called, “Together We Stand Ministries”, which promotes healthy marriage and family life according to biblical principles.

In March of 2017 Pastor Williams enrolled in Mid- America Theological Seminary, with the intent of furthering his education and finishing with a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Christian Studies. Pastor Williams is commissioned and is committed to spreading the message of Jesus Christ. He is relentless and has every intent to contend for the faith until Jesus says, “Well Done, Servant”.

Honoring our Founder

Pastor Quinten T. Barlow, Sr.

On this historic occasion, the members of Faith Covenant Church pause to honor the memory and legacy of our Founder, Pastor Quinten T. Barlow, Sr., who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Under Pastor Barlow’s leadership, souls were saved and many lives were changed. The church was blessed to witness the transforming power of several ministries that were formed during his tenure, to include the Women of Worth Ministry, Youth Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Music Ministry, Dance Ministry, and the Outreach Ministry. Pastor Barlow helped the Faith Covenant family to meet the needs of people by keeping our Outreach Ministry active and effective. Pastor Barlow and Faith Covenant hosted summer camps for the young people, gave out thousands of dollars, purchased school supplies, uniforms for the community, supported local women’s shelters, continuously supported St. Jude Hospital, fed the hungry and contributed to several other community outreach initiatives. In and out of the church, our Founding Pastor was a known giver who believed in impacting the lives of God’s people for good!

With the assistance of his loving wife, Danielle McGhee Barlow, we saw the Women’s Ministry of our church flourish - to include a Women’s Book Club, hosted a Women Conference, and led a dynamic Women’s Bible Study. Pastor Quinten T. Barlow, Sr. was also known as a charismatic, sharp dressing preacher, with a popping personality and the ability to sing skillfully. Pastor Barlow was also a 4th generation funeral director (Apprenticeship Funeral Director) and co-owner of MITI Kids Childcare Learning Center International.

Today as we pause to honor his outstanding legacy, we stand united with his wife, children, and his dear mother, Dr. Linda Chism. We remember the growth and expansion that we were blessed to achieve under Pastor Barlow’s leadership, and although he has entered into eternal rest, his legacy will remain in our hearts forever.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7 KJV)

Installation Revival Service

Thursday, May 24, 2018 (7:00 p.m.)

Bishop Charles Bonds – Worship Facilitator

Call to Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. George Walker Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Faith Covenant Choir Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Tillman Ministry in Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir Clergy Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Aaron K. Letcher

Pleasant Green Baptist Church (St. Louis, Missouri) ~ The Ministry of Giving ~ Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Christopher Williams Ministry in Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Salem Baptist Church The Preached Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Frank Ray, Sr.

New Salem Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee ~ The Invitation to Discipleship ~ Pastoral Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Christopher Williams Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Frank Ray, Sr.

Installation Revival Service

Friday, May 25, 2018 (7:00 p.m.)

Dr. Timothy Jackson – Worship Facilitator

Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. George Walker Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vivian Smith Ministry in Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Faith Covenant Choir Clergy Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Brandon A. Blake New Sunny Mount Baptist Church (St. Louis, Missouri) ~ The Ministry of Giving ~ Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Christopher Williams Ministry in Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Baptist Broad The Preached Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Keith Norman First Baptist Broad (Memphis, Tennessee) ~The Invitation to Discipleship~ Pastoral Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Christopher Williams Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Keith Norman

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Opening Installation Service

Sunday, May 27, 2018 (10:30 a.m.)

Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. George Walker Devotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deacon Ministry Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir ~ Mission Statement ~ ~ Fellowship ~ Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kierra Davidson Ministry of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Christopher Williams The Preached Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Chris Harris, Sr. Bright Star COGIC (Chicago, Illinois) ~ The Invitation to Discipleship ~ ~ The Ministry of Giving ~

Pastoral Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Christopher Williams Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Chris Harris, Sr.

The Service of Confirmation

Sunday, May 27, 2018 (3:00 p.m.)

Pastor Ricky Floyd – Worship Facilitator

Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. George Walker Devotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacon Ministry ~ Entrance of Honorees ~ Praise & Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir Welcome & Occasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curtis Chism Sr. Welcome from the Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronnie Dukes Overton High School, Assistant Principal Ministry of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith Covenant Choir Clergy Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Robert J. Matthews New Hope Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee

~ The Ministry of Giving ~

Pastor Hosie Hopkins New Hope Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee Bishop Nathaniel Bonds Light of Life Ministries Jackson, Tennessee

Introduction of Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Willie Jamison, Jr.

Greater Gethsemane Baptist Church Ministry of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greater New Liberty Church The Installation Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Darrel K. Shack, Sr. Greater New Liberty Church ~ The Invitation to Discipleship ~ THE ACT OF INSTALLATION Charge to the Sheep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bartholomew Orr Brown Missionary Baptist Church Southaven, Mississippi Charge to the Shepherd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Eugene Gibson Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church Memphis, Tennessee The Laying on of Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designated Clergy Prayer of Consecration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Linwood Dillard Citadel of Deliverance C.O.G.I.C. Memphis, Tennessee ACTS OF INVESTITURE Presentation of the Keys to the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peyton Barlow (Son of Pastor Quinten T. Barlow, Sr.) Men’s Ministry Presentation of the Hymnal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music Ministry Youth Ministry Presentation of the Holy Bible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deacons Ministry Mothers Board Words of Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carviss Walker Lee A. Dotson Pastoral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Christopher W. Williams First Lady Cherim Williams Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Darrel K. Shack, Sr.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

Pastor Christopher W. Williams and Faith Covenant Church family wish to thank each of you who attended, shared in, or contributed in any way to the success of this Service of Installation. Whether you are a family member, visitor, participant, choir member, usher, or clergy who came out to witness this installation, we are grateful for your presence.

May God’s joy always surround you, bringing peace and contentment in your life. To God Be The Glory for the great things he has done and is doing.

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