Our Founder

Founding Pastor: The Late Pastor Arnold P. Williams - 1939 - 1998

Pastor Arnold was a pastor’s Pastor, known for his eagle vision, working towards God’s heartbeat of unity. He will always be known for his love for wounded and hurting people, his vision for the community, and his integrity. Out of this love, God called him to father many sons and daughters who are now instrumental in the leadership of River of Life Christian Church as well as in the body of Christ. The vision of Unity in the body of Christ that the Lord gave him is supported by his wife, Pastor Bettie Williams, the associate Pastors, Elders and Members of River of Life Christian Church.

Senior Pastor: Pastor Bettie Williams

Pastor Bettie Williams is the Senior Pastor of River of Life Christian Church. Before our Pastor and Founder went to be with the Lord, he requested that Pastor Bettie become the Senior Pastor of the church. Pastor Bettie has inherited her husband’s heartbeat for "The River" and she is affectionately recognized as The Beloved First Lady. River of Life has learned from the consecrated lifestyle of Pastor Bettie to value and follow her counsel of keeping close to Jesus and His Truth. Her beauty of heart, generosity of soul, firm sense of duty, humility and honesty guides us in spiritual and practical matters. She instructs us in the Lord’s Ways and safeguards us against all that may deceive and hinder the Plan of God. We have learned to trust in her ability to discern the mind of God and declare His infallible Word