Williams: We’ve
Williams: I’ve been
been married 33 ½
a member of Corner-
years. The thing that
stone Baptist Church
has made us strong
in Arlington (TX)
is that our family is
for several years. I’ve
grounded in the Lord.
been an usher and
Christ comes first. We
still do on occasion. I
prayed together as a
was a deacon for six
Mentoring
at
Mitchell
Elementary,
Ft
Worth
family for our daugh-
years and have been
ters throughout the
a church elder for 14
school year when they were school age. Now years. They wanted me to become an elder
that they are adults, we continue to pray for to take on more responsibilities such as
them and their families. Beverly and I also
helping to set policies that govern some of
make sure we communicate and are upfront the things we do in the church. Our pastor
with each other about all things.
is Pastor William Dwight McKissic. He
HimPower: What do you enjoy most
started the church in 1983 with 10 people
about being a father and grandfather?
and today we have about 5,000 members.
Williams: The joy of talking to my daugh-
HimPower: It sounds like you have a
ters and son-in-laws about the things to get a great leader that is lifting up the Lord, who
good start in life. I enjoy seeing their accom- in turn is drawing in the congregation. That
plishments and just watching the blessings
is always a blessing and as it should be. You
that God is bestowing on them. My daugh-
know, one of the things I find so amazing
ters and son-in-laws have a relationship with is how you are able to do so many things
the Lord. It has carried over from all of
well at the same time. In addition to being
their upbringing. I enjoy my grandsons, too. devoted to your family and your church,
They call me “Paw-Paw”. One is three and a you coach and mentor youth who can call
half and the youngest is almost two.
you at any time with any problem and you’re
HimPower: Your involvement in the
an Executive Board member with the NFL
church is probably atypical for the average
Players Association. But, I understand you
retired professional athlete, and the role
are involved with a couple of other organi-
of church elder is certainly not the norm
zations as well. Tell us about those and your
for the majority of men. Apparently, your
role in each.
church has played a significant role in
Williams: I was recently appointed as a
helping you to mature your faith walk with
GO TEXAN Ambassador Team Captain
God. What is the name of your church and
by the Commissioner of the Texas Depart-
who is your leader? What position do you
ment of Agriculture. I’m very excited about
hold and why?
this role and believe I’ll have a chance to
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