Hyveth Williams
Letting Christ Be Our Example
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Hyveth Williams, Professor of Homiletics at The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, Michigan, served for thirteen-and-a-half years as Senior Pastor of Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, California. She is the first
black female pastor and the first female Senior Pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. Prior to her appointment as Professor in December 2009, she also served as an Adjunct Professor of Religion on the Loma Linda University Faculty of Religion and Andrews University Theological Seminary.
A graduate of Columbia Union College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology (1984) Pastor Williams received her Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary (1989). In 1998 she graduated from Boston University School of Theology with a Doctor of Ministry degree. Pastor Williams holds the distinction of being the first non-Episcopalian to receive the prestigious Fellowship from the Episcopal College of Preachers, National Cathedral, Washington, D.C. Honored as Andrews University Alumni of the Year (2000) and the Association of Adventist Women & NAD Women’s Ministries Department Adventist Woman of the Year (1995), Dr. Williams was recently selected as Citizen of the Year for 2007 for Loma Linda and San Bernardino County by the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce and California State Senate & Assembly. She is also a recipient of the 2008 California Assembly Woman
of Distinction.
Her autobiography, Will I Ever Learn? was published in 1996 and promoted world-wide by the Review and Herald. Her second book, Anticipation, was published in 2000 by Pacific Press Publishing Association. A third book entitled Secrets of a Happy Heart was published in 2004 by the Review and Herald and a fourth which was co-authored by Dr. Williams is The Celt & The Christ: A Fresh Look at the Book of Galatians, was published in 2008 by Trafford Publishing. Articles by Pastor Williams have appeared in Insight, Signs of the Times, Adventist Review, Ministry, Women of Spirit, Message and Celebration magazines. She currently writes a monthly column called “Back To Basics” for the Adventist Review.
Dr. Williams’ influence is profoundly felt around the world by countless participants who have been healed through her ministry. She has touched the lives of millions through her books, preaching and groundbreaking counseling and widely applauded television series A Painted World: Portraits of Illusions and Reality. Her spiritual journey entitled Damascus Road: Hyveth Williams’ Conversion Story is televised regularly on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network). Dr. Williams appreciates every opportunity to share the Gospel with others. She approaches her role as a preacher, teacher and counselor for God as a sacred trust.
