Jason Williams was ordained to the gospel ministry at Cloverdale Church in Boise, Idaho, on July 27, 2024. Idaho Conference has made it a practice to ordain pastors in the churches where their ministry is occurring. It gives the members a greater opportunity to witness and celebrate this high moment in their pastor’s life.
Williams was born in Jamaica and became an Adventist. He began his ministry journey in 2006 and has served in door-to-door evangelism, as a Bible worker and in pastoral ministry. He joined his wife, Wendy, in Idaho in 2016 and began working as a locally funded pastor at Cloverdale Church. Williams was hired full-time as associate pastor there while working on a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Andrews University Theological Seminary.
His acceptance into the seminary program was an answer to prayer. Williams explained he was never a great student and wasn’t certain that ministry was his calling. God had other plans. Williams continues to pursue ministry growth by attending conferences and workshops such as Voice of Prophecy School of Evangelism.
Williams is a dynamic preacher and is a favorite of the earliteens at camp meeting. He is passionate about discipleship, Bible studies and outreach. Introducing people of all ages to Jesus Christ is his primary aim. Williams is also devoted to creating a vibrant and inclusive church community where all members can grow in faith, support and experience the joy of their journey in Jesus. His enthusiasm for ministry is evident in everything he does, including serving as a guide in Meridian Adventist Church’s Journey to Bethlehem during the Christmas season.
David Bullock, head elder, opened the ordination service with prayer. Barry Curtis, Idaho Conference ministerial director, introduced Williams. Troy Haagenson and Marlon Seifert, his mentoring pastors, each participated in the service. David Salazar, Idaho Conference vice president for administration, invited the ordained ministers in the congregation to come forward and surround Williams and his wife during the prayer of ordination.
Williams provided beautiful special music with Samantha Barragan, one of his church members. David Prest Jr., Idaho Conference president, presented the ordination charge to Williams. Salazar and Oscar “Michael” Sanchez, Idaho Conference vice president for finance, welcomed Williams to the gospel ministry and presented him with his ordination certificate.
Miguel Valdivia, Pacific Press Publishing Association representative, presented Williams with an Andrews Study Bible. Steve Echelmeier, who served as a locally funded pastor at Cloverdale Church with Williams, closed the service with prayer.
Cloverdale Church showed overwhelming support for their newly ordained associate pastor. After the service, everyone was invited to the HUB365 building, the church’s community service center, for a delicious meal.
Cloverdale Church members support their associate pastor at his ordination.
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David Bullock, head elder, welcomes the congregation and openes the service with prayer.
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David Salazar and Jason Williams prepare for the prayer of ordination.
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Jason Williams gives a powerful response.
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Marlon Seifert, Cloverdale Church lead pastor, shares a homily.
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Barry Curtis, ministerial director and Kuna Church pastor, introduces Jason Williams as the candidate for ordination.
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Troy Haagenson, Williams' first mentor, gives a homily.
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David Salazar, Idaho Conference vice president for administration, leads the prayer of ordination surrounded by fellow ordained ministers.
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Samantha Barragan and Jason Williams worship with special music.
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David Prest Jr., Idaho Conference president, congratulates Jason Williams after giving the ordination charge.
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Mike Sanchez, Idaho Conference vice president for finance, welcomes Jason Williams to the gospel ministry.
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From left to right: Troy Haagenson, Mike Sanchez, David Prest Jr., Jason Williams, David Salazar and Barry Curtis.
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David Salazar, Idaho Conference vice president for administration, presents Jason Williams with his framed ordination certificate.
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