Pastor Anthony W. Williams is from Dolton, Illinois. Williams is the Pastor in the United Church of Christ (UCC). He received his Bachelor of Arts from Bishop College in Dallas, Texas. In addition, he received his Master’s at the Lutheran School Of Theology in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor Williams is married to Nicole Jefferson and is the father of eight children. He has over 20 years of experience in social services and education.

Pastor Williams’ broader goals include working in collaboration for 21st-century education and addressing the issues of violence as a public health crisis.