Our Pastors

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams, Sr. Pastor

The Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams is a man of God, a husband, and a father. He was reared in High Springs, Florida, by way of Walterboro, South Carolina. Pastor Williams received his Bachelors in Religion and Philosophy at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Furthermore, he received his Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry specializing in Death and Dying, May 2007 at Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Williams has a passion to do God’s work. He is the loving husband of 29 years to Davina Randolph and the proud father of their 22 year old daughter Deviny and 17 year old son Justin.

Dr. Williams began his ministry under the mentorship of Rev. Emile Ennis at Fort Street UMC, in Atlanta, Georgia. There he served as an assistant pastor to the Homeless and Youth ministries. He continued his ministry at St. Mary United Methodist Church in Hogansville, Georgia and Burns United Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia. His ministry grew with the help of God from part-time to full-time status. Both churches increased in membership, expanded and remodeled. He was blessed to pastor both churches for 10 years.

God continued to expand Dr. Williams’ ministry in Douglasville, Georgia. He was the pastor of Golden Memorial United Methodist Church for 13 years. While Dr. Williams was at Golden, its membership increased from 200 to over 1300 members. He served on the Rome Carrollton District Board of Ordained Ministry as Chairperson, the District Strategic Growth Committee. He currently serves on the Black Congregational Development Committee, the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and the Committee on Local Pastors and Transfers. While at Golden, he was the recipient of the 2011 Denman Youth Award, as well as the 2015 Harry Denman Evangelism Award.

Dr. Williams’ greatest achievements were the increase in parishioners, equipping parishioners to lead into the 21st Century; as well as laying the foundation for a 28 million-dollar senior living community. He is a builder, visionary, leader, and teacher.

Church Vision:

To share Jesus Christ with everyone we encounter.

Senior Pastor Since September, 2020

Church Vision:

To share Jesus Christ with everyone we encounter.

Associate Pastor Since July, 2022

Rev. Jacquelin Ratliff

Associate Pastor of St. James Alpharetta

Email: jratliff@stjamescca.org

Rev. Jacquelin Ratliff Assistant Pastor of St. James Alpharetta

Reverend Jacquelin Ratliff is passionate about her faith and the centrality of the Gospel, the doctrines of grace, relevant expository preaching, and building authentic generational ministry opportunities. She believes in community engagement, connecting and equipping God’s people for ministry through teaching and serving beyond the walls of the church within the community and abroad. Rev. Ratliff’s compassion for the lost and passion for outreach/mission can be seen throughout her life and ministry.

A native of Texas, Rev. Jacquelin Ratliff is a graduate of Mercer University (B.S.) with a concentration in Family Counseling, Candler School of Theology (M.Div.) and currently pursuing her Doctor of Ministry in “Courageous Leadership in a Changing Culture” from Drew University. Rev. Ratliff has served as the Senior Pastor at North Springs United Methodist Church for four years. Prior to North Springs, she was appointed as Senior Pastor at Bold Spring UMC in Carnesville, Georgia, and Pastor of Discipleship at Christ UMC in Roswell, Georgia.

As a lifelong Methodist, Rev. Ratliff’s leadership in the North Georgia Conference has included service on the Housing and Homeless Council, The Connectional Discipleship Committee, as well as the Outreach/Missions Committee.

Prior to Rev. Ratliff’s call to ministry, she served in the political sphere with the Georgia General Assembly for over 17 years. She brings forth a wealth of business, marketing and administrative experience to the Methodist Church. With Rev. Ratliff’s background and the ability to build bridges between all groups of people, God has prepared her for such a time as this within the Church.

Rev. Ratliff is married to Marquis Ratliff for over 26 years. They are blessed with their daughter, Meighan, Kris (son in- law) and three grandkids, Karter, Kori and Karsyn.