“I believe the bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the savior of the world is communicated to us through this book.”

 

- Abraham Lincoln

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MEET OUR LEADERS


“FIRST OF ALL, WE WOULD LIKE TO GREET YOU WITH GRACE & PEACE FROM OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST AND THANK YOUR FOR VISITING OUR SITE AND CHECKING US OUT. WE ARE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT WHAT GOD IS DOING AT MIGHTY FORTRESS CHURCH AND WE'RE GLAD TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO SHARE OUR VISION WITH YOU. WE INVITE YOU TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR SERVICES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU PERSONALLY.”

- Bishop Tom & 1st Lady Sabrina Williams

BISHOP THOMAS WILLIAMS

Bishop Thomas Williams is an apostolic and prophetic voice for this age. Bishop Williams has been active in ministry for over 35 years serving in many different capacities in the Body of Christ. Bishop Williams is a highly respected minister of the Gospel. Bishop Williams' ministry emphasizes the applicability of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge found in the word of God. He believes these treasures are the answers to the world's distressing problems of sin, poverty, sickness, disease, racism, moral decay and social rebellion against God. Bishop Williams is called to help be a bridge - builder in the Body of Christ uniting differences. “Once the world views the Church of the living God as one entity, they will be persuaded to follow Christ." Bishop Williams is both president and founder of Mighty Fortress International Ministries - a ministry which teaches practical biblical principles for victorious Christian living. Mighty Fortress International’s vision encompasses a dynamic multi-dimensional ministry that focuses on powerful worship and practical application of God’s Word. Bishop Williams' ministry delivers a message of empoweremnt and encouragement to modern day Christians.

 

Bishop Williams is the senior pastor and founder of Mighty Fortress International Church and Ministries. Mighty Fortress International Ministries is a multifaceted and multidimensional ministry, which includes support groups and outreach ministries. MFI has become known for its powerful-instructional preaching, its revelatory teaching, authentic style worship services and integrated cultures which includes many ages, ethnicities and social backgrounds. Bishop Williams places high value on the Word of God, family, Church and community. His message of reconciliation in every aspect of life brings a demand for this ministry to our local community and the world.

 

Bishop Williams is a ministerial graduate of Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications from North Central University in Minneapolis, a Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Bethel University and Seminary in St. Paul, MN, and two Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Midwest Christian College & Seminary and from St. Thomas College in Jacksonville, Florida. Bishop Williams is married to Mrs. Sabrina R. Grant – Williams, and they are the proud parents of three children. They have committed their lives to God, family and ministry.

FIRST LADY SABRINA WILLIAMS

First Lady Sabrina R. Williams is the wife of Bishop Thomas R. Williams – who is the founder and Senior Pastor of Mighty Fortress International Ministries in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Bishop Tom and Sabrina have three beautiful children , in whom they are very proud of and blessed to be entrusted with.

 

Sabrina R. Williams is the youngest of ten children born by her amazing mother,  to whom Sabrina is forever grateful and thankful for being the most loving mother a child could ever desire.

 

Sabrina R. Williams has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has also earned Master of Education Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Gifted, Talented and Creative Education from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sabrina has also been educated in school finance and business management. She is continuing higher education in the areas of Multiculturalism, Business Administration, and 21st Century Christianity.

 

Sabrina R. Williams has served in Christian Ministry for over 40 years as she began building up the Kingdom of God in word and deed even as a child. Sabrina has been a faithful servant of the Body of Christ in multiple capacities, beginning in the “ministry of helps” including domestic support services, meals and food services, fundraising, ushering and greeting guests. She served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader, Choir Director, Praise and Worship Leader and Evangelistic Ministries. Sabrina currently serves in local and foreign missions, as well as in the preaching and teaching of God’s word.

In addition, Sabrina R. Williams has worked and served in the area of Education for over 30 years. After years of teaching several grade levels in public Elementary Education and working with children and students from diverse ethnicities and economic backgrounds, Sabrina was led to start her own school. In 1999 Sabrina founded Excell Academy for Higher Learning, Inc. She has served as the Executive Director and Chief Education Officer of Excell Academy for Higher Learning Charter School since its first year of operation in 2001.

 

With Sabrina’s leadership, Excell Academy has earned the Minnesota Department of Education’s school finance award for over 12 years.

Sabrina’s leadership has trained and developed a team of competent, caring educators and support staff who have helped educate Excell’s growing student body - from 65 kindergarten through fourth grade students in 2001 to approximately 500 preschool aged through eighth graders today.

 

Sabrina R. Williams’ goal in life is to fulfill the plan, purpose and calling that has been assigned to her by her Heavenly Father. Her personal mission is to please the Almighty God. Sabrina understands that “only what you do for Christ will last.”