Mark L. Williams

Mark L. Williams serves as the third assistant general overseer of the Church of God. He previously served as general overseer for the Church God, the highest leadership role in the denomination, 2012-2016, and as second assistant general overseer from 2008-2012. Williams began his ministerial career as an evangelist. Pastorates include South Cleveland Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee; Riverhills Church, Tampa, Florida; and North Cleveland Church of God, Cleveland, TN—the founding church of the denomination. He also served the Church of God as a member of the International Executive Council and the state overseer of California/Nevada. Williams earned a B.A. from Lee University, an M.Div. and a D.Min. from Pentecostal Theological Seminary and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Lee University in 2010.

Williams is married to Sandra Kay, an ordained minister and graduate of Lee University. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Sandra Kay has ministry experience on local, national, and international levels. She has served on numerous academic, denominational, and community boards. Sandra Kay is a committed prayer intercessor and dedicated to mentoring new generations and supporting men and women in their ministry callings. The Williams are parents of two grown sons.