From his humble beginnings as a child to being rescued from the hands of death by his God given mother, Emma Jean Taylor, God's hands have been on his life. Recognizing that call, Mother Taylor taught and nurtured Donald in the things of God. While attending O Perry Walker High School, Donald walked the hallways carrying a bible and held his first bible study class. Donald loved sharing the good news with his classmates and teachers.

 

In 1984, God gave Donald a vision for Jesus Is Lord Evangelistic Ministry, which made him realize God had a plan for his life. Al though the vision came to him in 1984, it would be ten years of sacrifice, service, and being molded on the potter's wheel, before the world would be introduced to the anointing saturating his life. It was only befitting that after such sacrifice, the Lord provided an opportunity for him to speak to the City of New Orleans on the first Jesus Is Lord Radio Broadcast on K-75 AM.

 

From that moment, there was no turning back. Every opportunity he had, he ministered. He became a faithful servant under the leadership of his Spirit al Father, Pastor Ray T. Iglehart at Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ. It was there where God continued the call on His life. As God directed his life, Donald would later join Life Center Cathedral Church under the leadership of Bishop J. D. Wiley. Life Center is where God used him to serve the man of God in the capacity of Presiding Elder and gave him the opportunity to witness firsthand all that would be required of him as a Pastor. Here he felt the hand of God move on his life, pushing him into his destiny.

 

On May 23, 2003, Bishop Wiley publicly released Donald Williams and those who wanted to leave with his blessings. On August 4, 2003, JILEM held their first service at the Holiday Inn Hotel at 100 West Bank Expressway, Gretna, Louisiana. In September 2003 the first Celebration in the Word Bible Study was held at Pastor Williams' home.

 

Jesus Is Lord worshipped at the Holiday Inn until April of 2004. In that same month, April 2004 Jesus is Lord moved into our current location, 1728 Hancock Street.

 

Pastor Williams has been proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ for more than 29 years, traveling the length and breadth of this country. He is recognized for preaching the word of God without constraint or deterrence and for praying prayers that are powerful and move God to action. Pastor Williams is a humble servant who loves God. He has seen the Gospel of Jesus Christ transform lives to those that believe and receive it. Pastor Williams became a member of the Louisiana Eastern Second Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Gerald Hawkins, Sr., Jurisdictional Prelate. Then in 2021, he was elevated to the office of Superintendent, of the Friendship District. Pastor Williams continues to serve the people of the community, as well as his Fathers in the Gospel: Pastor Ray T. Iglehart, Pastor of Gloryland Baptist Church and Bishop J. Wiley, Pastor of Life Center Cathedral Full Gospel Baptist Church.

 

Pastor Williams is committed to the will, Word, and the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. He serves the community through Feeding the Multitude Ministry. Annual Back to School Gie-Aways and giving Thanksgiving and Christmas Turkeys. Elder Williams believes that his ministry was born out a desire to see others restored back to their place in God and to fulfill his greatest calling-to serve.

 

Pastor Williams' lovely wife, Lady Shana Williams or as she is affectionately called, 'Lady Shae' works alongside him in ministry. She is Director of the Women's Ministry, Daughters of the Kingdom: Restoring Women Back to Purpose and Power. She uplifts the body of Christ through praise and worship, her prayers, and her love of God's people. She is an inspiration to others who are drawn to her honesty, beauty, and quick wit. Together, Pastor Williams and Lady Shae are building the Kingdom of God by, allowing Him to mold them in His hands. They are joined in ministry with their blended family of Michael (Texas), Joy (Member), Asiá'Nay Nurse) and Markia (Media).

 

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