About us
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church professes the historical faith in God, who Himself was manifest incarnate in Jesus Christ for our salvation. By God’s grace and the power of His Holy Spirit all believers become the new humanity. The incarnation having reached its completion in Jesus, who is the Christ, is continuing in the Church and is overcoming the calamity of the human predicament. We strive in the hope that the Church will grow from sinful existence through purification to oneness with God. Our Heritage in doctrine and our present theological task demand that we renew our faith and understanding of the love of God, our Father, and the Lordship of His Son, Jesus. We believe that all who have faith in Him will be empowered and invigorated by the Holy Spirit to risk all for the reconciling work and fulfillment of the Kingdom of God.
our pastors:
Rev. Monica Williams
- Lead Pastor
Rev. Brenda Black
-Associate Pastor
Yet to Be Called
Rev. Monica R. Williams was born in Charleston, SC, and raised in Dorchester County. She is a graduate of Harleyville-Ridgeville High School, Claflin University, and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore.
She joined her home church, Morris Chapel United Methodist (U.M.) Church, at the age of 12. At age 23, she gave her life to Jesus Christ and joined the Metropolitan U. M. Church in Princess Anne, MD. In ministry, Rev. Williams has served in various capacities: Teacher, Usher, Choir, Janitor, Trustee, Steward, and Missionary.
Rev. Williams was licensed to preach and served as Youth Minister at New Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church in Hyannis, MA. She pursued some studies at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston, MA.
Rev. Williams then moved to Long Island, NY and joined the Goodwill African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E.Z.) Church. She completed Annual Conference Studies and was ordained a deacon in 2016. She was ordained as an elder in 2019
in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
In 2020, Rev. Williams returned home to South Carolina and joined the Baum Temple AMEZ Church in Summerville, SC. She served as an associate minister and director of the Christian Education Department. In September 2022, Rev.
Williams was appointed as pastor of the New Vision African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in North Charleston, SC.
Rev. Williams enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her fur babies. She finds peace in the beauty of being outdoors in God’s creation. One of her favorite scriptures is Ephesians 3:20 -21: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us; to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Associate Pastor
Youth Pastor