a Pastor’s Perspective

Edrin Williams
Sanctuary Covenant

Discipling the next generation is critical for the church, both now and in the future. Working alongside your senior or lead pastor is essential to create lifelong followers of Jesus, and leaders in the church.

In this conversation with Edrin Williams, you’ll hear a view of Next Gen ministry from a lead pastor’s perspective. Edrin will share about his time in the trenches of youth ministry to his experiences as pastor of one of the most dynamic churches in the Twin Cities.

You’ll learn how to advocate with, to, and for your senior pastor and earn their ongoing support in the process so that your ministry, and your church, can flourish together.

About the Presenter:

Edrin C. Williams serves as the Lead Pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, MN. Edrin came to Sanctuary in 2011 to lead MOSAIC, a youth ministry comprised of students from all over the Twin Cities metro. Before joining the staff of The Sanctuary, Edrin served the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN for six years.

Edrin is a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC where he studied African American Studies and U.S. History. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Preaching & Communication from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Edrin is an advocate of the local church and is very passionate about equipping leaders of all ages. Edrin is also a gifted writer and highly sought-after speaker. He uses biblical teaching, humor, storytelling, and his background in the humanities and the social sciences and theology to shape society and influence others in the ways of Jesus. Edrin writes and speaks often about developing men, especially fathers. His published writing projects include Father Factor: American Christian Men on Fatherhood and Faith, a project with White Cloud Press, and Reclaiming Fatherhood, which appeared in YouthWorker Journal.

Edrin describes himself as a native South Carolinian who loves people, nature, music, cities, history, travel, Bar-B-Que, and SEC football. Edrin has been married to the woman of his dreams, Shanequa, for 17 years. They are parents to two beautiful daughters, Taylor (13) & Harper (7).