| “Creating Change Agents for Christ” |
Pastor Lawrence is a native of Queens, N.Y.
and the son of Delores and the late Stephen E.
Williams, Sr. He accepted Christ and became
heavily involved in youth and young adult
ministry at an early age. Pastor Lawrence
obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson
University in 1995, during which time he
organized and led college Bible studies and
served as President of the Inter-Varsity
Christian Fellowship. In 2000, he graduated
from Wake Forest University with a Master’s
degree in Business Administration.
and the son of Delores and the late Stephen E.
Williams, Sr. He accepted Christ and became
heavily involved in youth and young adult
ministry at an early age. Pastor Lawrence
obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson
University in 1995, during which time he
organized and led college Bible studies and
served as President of the Inter-Varsity
Christian Fellowship. In 2000, he graduated
from Wake Forest University with a Master’s
degree in Business Administration.
He is a gifted teacher of the Word and believes in empowerment through education. Pastor
Lawrence uses a practical style of preaching to bring biblically-based, life-changing principles to
everyday living. His comedic style and dynamic presentations serve not only to inform, but to motivate
others toward life changes.
Lawrence uses a practical style of preaching to bring biblically-based, life-changing principles to
everyday living. His comedic style and dynamic presentations serve not only to inform, but to motivate
others toward life changes.
It is his firm belief that ministry begins at home. Pastor Lawrence lives this belief with his wife, Dr.
TanYa Gwathmey Williams, and two daughters, Victoria and Arianna.
TanYa Gwathmey Williams, and two daughters, Victoria and Arianna.
PASTOR & FAMILY
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Pastor Lawrence is an entrepreneur who encourages and instructs others to create their own
businesses in order to obtain financial freedom. As part of his ministry, he has presented numerous
seminars on Money Management and Church Finances. In 2003, he was ordained as a licensed
minister in the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) at the Word of Faith Church in Elmira, New York
where he faithfully served as the Director of Finance and Minister of Music. In 2004, Pastor Lawrence
and his family relocated to Mooresville, North Carolina, where they attended Christian Outreach of the
Piedmont Church in Statesville. In December 2005, under the oversight of Bishop Glen J. Usry,
Pastor of Christian Outreach Church, Pastor Lawrence founded and established Lake Norman
Christian Outreach Church.
businesses in order to obtain financial freedom. As part of his ministry, he has presented numerous
seminars on Money Management and Church Finances. In 2003, he was ordained as a licensed
minister in the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) at the Word of Faith Church in Elmira, New York
where he faithfully served as the Director of Finance and Minister of Music. In 2004, Pastor Lawrence
and his family relocated to Mooresville, North Carolina, where they attended Christian Outreach of the
Piedmont Church in Statesville. In December 2005, under the oversight of Bishop Glen J. Usry,
Pastor of Christian Outreach Church, Pastor Lawrence founded and established Lake Norman
Christian Outreach Church.
| Pastor Lawrence Williams |
| Address: 635 McLelland Avenue Mooresville, NC 28115 Mailing address: Suite 381 905 US Hwy 321 NW Hickory, NC 28601-4745 © 2006 Lake Norman Christian Outreach |