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Bishop Clarence R. Williams Jr.

Background​

  • Full Name: Clarence R. Williams Jr.
  • Title: Bishop and Senior Pastor
  • Organization: Living Word International Ministries (founder)
  • Fellowship: Overseer of Living Word Covenant Fellowship
  • Location: Junction City, Kansas (25 minutes from Manhattan, Kansas)
  • Ministry Experience: Over 35 years
  • Military Service: Retired non-commissioned officer, U.S. Army (20+ years including Desert Shield/Desert Storm)

Education​

  • Doctorate: Theology from Minnesota School of Theology
  • Bachelor's Degree: Management and Ethics from Manhattan Christian College

Ministry History and Development​

Early Spiritual Encounters (1978)​

  • Holy Spirit Baptism: Received Holy Spirit baptism in 1978 while stationed in Germany
  • Location: Mule Coin (Mew gossip) street in Germany during a house Bible study
  • Manifestation: Experienced speaking in tongues, heard sound like tornado wind, saw fire
  • Second Encounter: Six months later, experienced fire vision while reading Bible at home
  • Calling Recognition: Heard God's voice directing him to leave Jacksonville to avoid fate of friends (who later died from drugs/violence)

Church Planting and Growth​

  • First Pastorate: Started with 35 members, grew to 175 in the 1970s
  • Holy Spirit Guidance: Consistently followed Holy Spirit's voice for major decisions
  • National Guard Ministry: Started church services at National Guard base for $2/hour (eventually free)
  • Land Acquisition: Purchased 7 acres for $56,000 (originally quoted $55,000 for 5 acres)
  • Church Construction: Built church facility with $1 million budget through supernatural provision

Expansion and Network​

  • Multiple Churches: Established 20+ churches in surrounding areas
  • Prayer Ministry: Instituted men's prayer meetings every Saturday morning
  • Community Impact: Started National Day of Prayer events bringing churches together
  • Prophetic Ministry: Operates in prophetic gifts and receives divine visions

Relationship with Brenda and Simba Gentry​

Historical Connection (2004-2005)​

  • First Meeting: Brenda and Simba attended Living Word in 2004 when they moved to Manhattan, Kansas
  • Spiritual Recognition: Brenda immediately felt God's presence upon entering the church
  • Prophetic Words: Spoke prophetic words over Brenda's business success in 2005
  • Fulfillment: Brenda won Governor's Award for fastest growing small business in 2008
  • Ministry Duration: Served as their pastor for several years before they relocated

Spiritual Father Role​

  • Mentorship: Provided spiritual covering and guidance for business and ministry decisions
  • Fasting Teaching: Taught 72-hour fasting practices with practical wisdom about medication and health
  • Community Building: Created environment where diverse families could thrive spiritually and financially
  • Doctrinal Foundation: Provided solid biblical foundation emphasizing Holy Spirit dependence over religious tradition

Theological Positions and Teaching​

Core Doctrines​

  • Holy Spirit Centrality: Emphasizes absolute dependence on Holy Spirit guidance for all decisions
  • Prosperity with Purpose: Teaches biblical prosperity for kingdom advancement, not personal accumulation
  • Racial Reconciliation: Preaches unity across racial lines through Holy Spirit power
  • Faith and Works: Balances faith with practical wisdom and community responsibility
  • End Times Urgency: Believes in imminent return of Christ and need for authentic revival

Distinctive Teachings​

  • Government vs. God: Warns against replacing dependence on God with dependence on government
  • Historical Perspective: Teaches how integration affected black church independence and self-reliance
  • Community Strength: Emphasizes importance of land ownership and community self-sufficiency
  • Prophetic Accuracy: Demonstrates consistent accuracy in prophetic words and visions
  • Spiritual Warfare: Teaches practical application of spiritual authority over demonic forces

Ministry Philosophy and Approach​

Leadership Style​

  • Humble Authority: Exercises strong spiritual authority with humility and practical wisdom
  • Community Focus: Emphasizes building strong, self-sufficient communities
  • Prophetic Sensitivity: Makes major decisions based on clear Holy Spirit direction
  • Mentorship: Invests heavily in raising up other leaders and pastors
  • Historical Awareness: Incorporates understanding of historical injustices with forward-looking vision

Community Impact​

  • City Transformation: Saw significant community improvement during his tenure in Junction City
  • Business Success: Members experienced unusual business success and prosperity
  • Racial Harmony: Created environment where different races worshiped and thrived together
  • Land Ownership: Encouraged and facilitated land ownership among congregation members
  • Prayer Coverage: Established systematic prayer covering over the city and region

International Ministry​

Recent Mission Work​

  • Pakistan Ministry: Recently returned from dangerous ministry trip to Pakistan
  • Muslim Conversions: Witnessed Muslims accepting salvation despite persecution
  • Deliverance Ministry: Saw significant deliverances from demonic oppression
  • Church Planting: Helped establish house churches in persecuted regions
  • Future Plans: Considering Uganda mission with Bishop Eugene Reeves

Global Vision​

  • House Church Movement: Recognizes return to house church model for authentic revival
  • Social Media Evangelism: Believes Holy Spirit will use technology for global harvest
  • Signs and Wonders: Expects increase in documented miracles for worldwide witness
  • Wealth Transfer: Prophesies divine wealth transfer to fund global harvest

Personal History and Family​

Military Background​

  • Service Duration: 20+ years in U.S. Army
  • Combat Experience: Served during Desert Shield/Desert Storm
  • Leadership Training: Military experience shaped leadership and organizational skills
  • Discipline: Military background contributes to structured approach to ministry

Family Legacy​

  • Late Wife Wanda: Ministered alongside wife until her passing
  • Current Wife: Dr. Catherine (Apostle Delmar's sister, professor at Kansas State University)
  • Children: Son and daughter both in pastoral ministry
  • Grandchildren: Multiple grandchildren following in ministry and professional success
  • Generational Impact: Sees supernatural blessing on family lineage

Prophetic Insights and Visions​

Historical Revelations​

  • Lynching Vision: Received vision of God seeing every injustice done to African Americans
  • Divine Recompense: Prophesied God's eyes are now on African Americans for restoration
  • Church Awakening: Saw coming awakening in African American church
  • Wealth Transfer: Prophesied divine wealth transfer for kingdom purposes

End Times Understanding​

  • Revival Timing: Believes current time is setup for revival greater than Azusa Street
  • Global Harvest: Sees billions of souls being reached in final harvest
  • Technology Integration: Believes social media will be supernaturally used for evangelism
  • House Church Return: Prophesies return to house church model for authentic power

Connection to Current Revival Movement​

Recognition of Gary's Calling​

  • Prophetic Discernment: Immediately recognized Gary's calling and generational heritage
  • Documentation Ministry: Affirmed Gary's role in documenting authentic revival movements
  • Technology Blessing: Blessed Gary's use of technology for ministry advancement
  • Global Mandate: Confirmed Gary's calling to reach China, Africa, and Asia

Revival Characteristics​

  • Authentic Power: Distinguishes between genuine Holy Spirit movement and manufactured events
  • Racial Unity: Expects revival to break down racial barriers completely
  • Supernatural Documentation: Believes miracles will be documented and verified globally
  • House Church Focus: Sees authentic revival happening in homes and small gatherings

Key Quotes from September 13, 2025​

On Spiritual Authority​

"The devil is not the same devil he used to be. When he met Jesus, he's a different devil. He's not as strong as he used to be."

On Government vs. God​

"We don't need the government to do reparations. God will do recompense."

On Revival Timing​

"This great revival movement is going to require people to see God in a way they never did, just like when Jesus came."

On Gary's Calling​

"You have an appointment. You are chosen. Someone from the industry with no affiliation to church documenting revivals - people really want to know why."

On Wealth Transfer​

"There's a wealth transfer coming, but not for us just to hold onto it. It's for the kingdom."

Current Ministry Focus​

Local Impact​

  • Junction City Legacy: Continues to see fruit from years of ministry in Junction City
  • Kansas Network: Maintains network of churches and ministers throughout Kansas
  • Word Conferences: Hosts biennial Word conferences with documented miracles
  • Mentorship: Continues raising up pastors and leaders

Global Vision​

  • International Missions: Active in international ministry despite age
  • Revival Documentation: Supporting Gary's vision to document authentic revival globally
  • House Church Movement: Preparing for shift from traditional church to house church model
  • Technology Integration: Embracing technology for kingdom advancement

Relationship Dynamics​

With Congregation​

  • Spiritual Father: Provides paternal covering and guidance
  • Prophetic Accuracy: Consistently accurate prophetic words build trust
  • Practical Wisdom: Balances spiritual truth with practical application
  • Community Builder: Creates environment where families thrive across racial lines

With Other Ministers​

  • Apostolic Covering: Provides covering for other ministers and churches
  • Network Builder: Maintains relationships with ministers globally
  • Mentor: Invests in raising up next generation of leaders
  • Collaborative: Works with other anointed ministers for kingdom advancement

With Gary Sheng​

  • Spiritual Recognition: Immediately recognized Gary's calling and anointing
  • Prophetic Confirmation: Confirmed Gary's generational calling and ministry mandate
  • Documentation Support: Fully supports Gary's vision to document authentic revival
  • Open Door: Extended invitation for Gary to visit Kansas and document their ministry

Bishop Clarence R. Williams Jr. represents a mature, seasoned voice in the body of Christ who has successfully navigated decades of ministry while maintaining authentic spiritual power and community impact. His combination of military discipline, prophetic sensitivity, and practical wisdom positions him as a valuable elder statesman in the current revival movement. His recognition of Gary's calling and support for documentation ministry demonstrates his understanding of how God uses unconventional methods to advance His kingdom. His historical perspective on racial issues combined with prophetic insight about divine recompense provides crucial wisdom for the church in these times.

Transcripts​

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2025-09-13-liberty-texas-city-park-party-revival-documentation2025-09-13Providential meeting at City Park Party with historical and prophetic insights on revival and ministry