By The Christian Recorder
In Ephesians 4: 1, the Apostle Paul urges us to “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have been called,” and Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D., has done that and more! It is with a humble heart and reverential esteem that Reverend William D. Watley, Ph.D., announces his retirement from active service after faithfully serving 60 years in ministry. Therefore, an exciting “Retirement Celebration” is being planned in his honor, Thursday, May 4, 2023 (Reception, 5:30 p.m., and Worship Service, Saint Philip AME Church – Atlanta, GA, 7:30 p.m., Bishop John R. Bryant, Proclaimer). Please save this date and time! For more information and to RSVP your attendance, please visit www.williamdwatleyministries.org.
As we take a moment and reflect on his awesome life of service, we are extremely appreciative of his vast contributions. Pastor Watley is well-known for his homiletical ability and has had the distinction of being the Conference Preacher for the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference for two consecutive years and a Conference Lecturer. Pastor Watley has preached on the continents of Africa (Botswana and South Africa), Asia (South Korea), Australia (Canberra), Europe (Switzerland), and South America (Guyana). In addition, he has also preached on the island nations of Barbados, Bermuda, and Trinidad.
A prolific author, Pastor Watley has written and edited twenty-eight (28) books and several booklets and articles throughout the past three decades. He is the founder and CEO of New Seasons Press, the publishing division of William D. Watley Ministries.
A mentor and educator, Pastor Watley has served as visiting professor and guest lecturer at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New York Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Phillips School of Theology, Payne and Turner Theological Seminaries.
All of these accomplishments pale in comparison to Pastor Watley’s success as an undershepherd to five congregations: Elberton Circuit, Elberton, Georgia; Union AME, Warwick, New York; Macedonia AME, Flushing, New York; Saint James AME, Newark, New Jersey; Saint Philip AME, Atlanta, Georgia.
We invite you and your congregation to join us as we celebrate Pastor Watley’s milestones in ministry with an advertisement in our souvenir booklet.
Please make your check payable to Saint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Road, SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30317.
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