Meet Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams
An expert on our desire to make ethical choices, Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams is devoted to developing principle-centered leaders worldwide. An active pastor, he also teaches, consults, and speaks internationally, often sharing the platform with political leaders, including former President Bill Clinton. Now he is the author of the newly released book, Principle Centered Living: 9 Reasons to Maintain Your Values in a Pressure-Filled World.Born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Williams attended C.W. Post College in Greenvale, New York. While there he became a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He then received his Masters of Divinity from New York Theological Seminary and his Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Despite his demonstrated ability to move in ever larger circles, Dr. Williams returned to the Bronx to watch over his own community. In 1992 he became pastor of the Co-op City Church there. Under his leadership, the church has grown spiritually, financially, and in membership. He continues to raise money and awareness for the Co-Op City Intergenerational Outreach Center, Inc.
While mentoring his church and community, Dr. Williams has continued to reach a wider audience, teaching throughout the world, including appearances in Africa and the West Indies. He has served on the NAACP Executive Board of Directors and has been elected to an Executive Board of the Coalition of African American Churches and Community Organizations. He has received awards from political leaders, including New York City Councilman Larry Seabrook and U.S. Congressman Joseph Crowley.
Through it all, Dr. Williams stays close to the Bronx community where he honed his interest and leadership in ethics. It’s from here that Williams has grown his reputation over the decades as a moral compass and is now widely respected as a thought leader on ethics in business, government, the church, community, family, and school.
Dr. Williams’ blend of inspiration and day-to-day practicality has proven indispensible for helping people in all walks of life maintain their values during the tough times and when the line between what’s right and not quite right begins to blur. His approach has earned him invitations to address the thorniest ethical issues of contemporary life.
Rather than provide a typically narrow path to follow, Dr. Williams brings to the table what only years of experience can yield--real-world reasons to maintain your values. He demonstrates to audiences across the globe how we can each quietly and masterfully regain control of our most important choices, no matter what circumstances we face or who is pushing us.
For millions of individuals, from C-level executives to young people just starting to make their way, Rev. Williams outlines a do-able, desirable approach to making ethical choices. Invite him to join your conversation.
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