Vernon S. Williams is the founder of “AWE” (Apostolic Worship Expression). This ministry is sent to teach worship and to call “worship” back to Christ. Williams was most recently Pastor of Worship at the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL under the Sr. Pastoral leadership of Dr. C.E. Glover (2007-2009). He started in music ministry at age of 11 in rural Dooly County, GA. Williams’ parents exposed him to their own rich musical background—both held degrees in music and were educators and performers. His father performed with Duke Ellington, Otis Redding, and others. His mother, a classically trained pianist, is a retired band director and a music professor at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA. They imbued in their son a love for all kinds of music at a young age.

Vernon S. Williams is a notable staple in the ministry of Christian/Gospel music. A sought after conference speaker and trainer both nationally and abroad, his purpose is to share and impart his unique gift and perspective of worship! Embracing his convictions that “Worship is the journey of life”, he is committed to be a gateway used by God for transition, causing a paradigm shift in our perception of worship.  He is passionate about being a mentor for ministry gifts, worship leaders and ministers of music throughout the country and the world.

Williams is a recording artist, published author, preacher, worship pastor, and producer, and is currently signed with EMI/CMG, Nashville, TN as a songwriter.  His repertoire of musical styling is attributed to personal accomplishments that range from producing and writing to performing on various artists’ CDs such as Antonio Neal, Donald Lawrence, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Darlene McCoy, Dewayne Woods, Byron Cage and Kurt Carr. Serving as music director for the renowned Pace Family and working on projects for other industry talents such as Tracy Williams (22 years together) –VAN HUNT, Joel Powell (11 Years) -INDIA ARIE has broadened the scope of what music is says Williams. “I want to put a book mark in time while I breathe with the music the Lord gives me through Worship.”

His music and published writings are far-reaching to all generations and are cross genre. Developing an extensive catalog of his published works, Williams celebrates the release of his newest CD “Anticipation” which is touted to be his greatest expression of worship to date. Partnering with the creative genius of Grammy and Stella Award nominee and Dove Award winner, producer Antonio Neal, “Anticipation” has the authentic synergy of worship with both a contemporary, and neo soul sound appealing to audiences of various markets.  Williams is excited about selections from “Anticipation”, sparking the interests of Donald Lawrence (Vanessa Bell-Armstrong Live 2009) and Creflo Dollar (Arrow Records Compilation 2009).