Willie F. Wilson Ministries

****This is not a personal page. This is a page to promote Willie F. Wilson Ministries.****Reverend Willie F. Wilson, born in Newport News, Virginia and ordained Nana Kwadwo Boafo I, a Wolof Priest in the Gambia, West African, is very much at home in Anacostia, Southeast, Washington, D.C. (U.S.A) where for the past 31 years he has propagated and nurtured a Christo-centric, Afro-centric, Afro-sensitive, liberation ministry that simply says: “It’s a Family Affair.”Rev Wilson earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio University and a Masters of Divinity from Howard University, where he also pursued doctoral studies. In the annals o f time he will be duly noted for his many awards and accolades that wall-paper his office from door-to-door including ceremonial documentation of his installation as a sub chief by the Asankare-Breuto in Asankrangwa, West Ghana, recognized by USA Today Newspaper as on of 10 most valuable people in America, A President’s Service Award recipient n 1997, photos of Rev Wilson and former Washington, D.C. (U.S.A.) Mayor Marion Barry launching a victorious political comeback, Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Pastor in ecumenical embrace, the visage of the historic assembly of the Million Man March, and scenes from the largest art festival on the east coast, UNIFEST.As a Trustee on the Board of the University of the District of Columbia, Rev Wilson champions the cause of sound curriculum. As a mayoral candidate for Washington, D.C. in 2002, he championed the cause of sound judgment and leadership for the city’s residents.Rev Wilson has authored three books: The African American Wedding Manual, Releasing the Power Within, The Genius of Jesus Revealed, and How African Religion Changed the American Church. He has been cited in numerous other publications. He is sought-after preacher and speaker. He has appeared on television and talk radio shows across the United States.Rev Wilson has counseled with African kings and queens and has married African kings and queens. Under his leadership Union Temple Baptist Church has expanded its “firsts” to include Alcoholics Anonymous, Rites of Passage Programs, Kwanzaa Celebration, gay/lesbian forum, inter-faith worship with Orthodox Muslims, ordination of women and exile from the Baptist Ministry Conference. Thirty years ago it was unthinkable to have step teams and praise dancers in the church; however, today such ministries are widely accepted as expressions of praise to God.In his home, Rev Wilson has maintained a viable and loving marriage to Rev Mary Wilson. Together they have raised four children and have opened their home to many others. Now he and Rev Mary Wilson are enjoying the blessed role of grandparents.