We celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by welcoming a powerful guest preacher, the Rev. Khalia J. Williams. Rev. Williams is the Assistant Dean of Worship and Music, and Assistant Professor in the Practice of Worship at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. As an ordained minister and liturgical artist, she is a current Ph.D. candidate at Graduate Theological Union in Liturgical Studies with a focus on theology, worship, and performance theory. Her previous academic achievements include an M.A. in Theological Studies (Columbia Theological Seminary), MBA in International Business (Nova Southeastern University), and B.S. in Business Administration (Florida Memorial University).
A native of Los Angeles, CA, Khalia is sought after for her ability to teach ministries in the areas of worship planning and leadership, and the integration of worship and the arts. She is the ecstatic and supportive wife of Rev. Dr. Damon P. Williams, Senior Pastor of the historic Providence Missionary Baptist Church in southwest Atlanta, Georgia, and the proud mother of Thomas Christian. Khalia mentors young women across the country, and is driven by her passion to empower God’s people to reach their full potential in Christ.