Praise God. Rev Linda Verve Allen-Williams was born of her earthly mother, Mrs. Dorothy E. Tutt-Allen and father Chester Paul Allen 25 January 1947. Praise God.
She is the eldest of five (5) children (2 sisters) Phyllis LaMar & Deborah Bryant (husband Michael); (2 brothers) Russell P. Allen (wife Cathy) & Stephen O. Allen.
Rev Williams has been married to her childhood sweetheart, Pastor Clarence E. Williams, for 44 years. To this union God has blessed them with three (3) children. Valerie A. W. Hawthorne-Bey (son Rian); Rodney Sheldon Williams (deceased); and Michael S. Williams (wife Crystal/ son Joshua).
Rev Williams is a Blessed accomplished Administrator, Teacher, Preacher, Helper to mankind, Apostle, Vessel used by God that was BORN AGAIN February 16th, 1975. Praise God. Rev Williams attended school in Page County and Warren County Virginia. Married and continued college in Texas (Temple @Fort Hood) Germanna CC, J Sargeant Reynolds CC, Spirit of Faith Bible Institute (Oral Roberts University) Temple Hill, MD and currently attends Alpha Bible College, Baltimore, MD, Champagne, VA Site, and Zion Baptist Church. She has, along with the Macedonia Community Baptist Church family, received Presidential Awards, by President George Bush for working with children.
Rev Williams has traveled and lived all over the world and ministered to families in these places. In Europe she was blessed to work in the FAVOR of GOD, and HE is still showing FAVOR in her life.
Rev Williams has been blessed to work in numerous positions both here in the United States and abroad. She has held positions in Military Police Investigations Washington Procurement Office. The Pentagon, Defense Operations & Information Management, Fitzsimmons Army medical Center, Head Start Coordinator, Caroline County Public school System, and Mary Washington University, just to mention a few. She is currently a Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ FAVORED and equipped with the gifts of Ministry as in Ephesians 4:11 & 12.
Ordained 26 March 2006, she is currently Associate Minister and Program Coordinator for First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, VA, under the leadership of Pastor Dr. C. E. Williams. She Preaches the Gospel in season/out of season; she lives her life pleasing before GOD; teaches children and mentors throughout the community; she has answered the call to stand in the gap for Widows, the physical, mental and emotionally challenged, and has a intimate relationship with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the Table of the Poor. She is an active teacher, prayer warrior, counselor and First Lady. She has a passion for the work she is doing for her FIRST LOVE, JESUS. She knows her priorities GOD, FAMILY, MISSION.
Whom God Calls, He also qualifies! I have merely been used as a working vessel to do Kingdom building. As you discover how He has blessed communities through His calling, know that I am nothing without Him. Amen
Teacher (James Farmer Scholars), Mary Washington University, Fredericksburg, VA
2003 – 2006
Teacher (Sunday School, Women’s Ministry, Mentoring & Tutoring (Youth))
Caroline County, VA
2002 - Present
Program Coordinator/Grant Writer/Organizer for Macedonia Community Baptist Church, Woodford, VA
1999 – 2007
Program Coordinator for First Baptist Church, Harrisonburg, VA
2007 - Present