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  • Jefferson Williams

    Contributing sermons since Jul 15, 2020
Jefferson's church

Chenoa Baptist Church
Chenoa, 61726-1244

About Jefferson
  • Education: BA in Psychology from University of Memphis MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary
  • Experience: We currently live in the frozen tundra of Central IL. I grew up in Memphis, Tn. and my mother was friends with Elvis Presley in high school. (True story). I graduated from the University of Memphis with a BA in Psychology. I did one year of grad school in Psychology at U of M and then became a Christian through the influence of a campus ministry. I quit grad school, my job, and left all my friends, to move to North Carolina and work at a small residential school called Crossnore School. That's where I met my wife, Maxine, who had just moved back from Thailand. We got married and moved to Jackson, MS to go to seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary. I graduated with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and later became an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities, school, and was a youth pastor for 14 years. I am currently the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Chenoa. Maxine and I have been married for 28 years this fall. We have two biological children, Josh who is 24 who works in cyber security and Austin, who is 21 who wants to be a music producer. We have a spiritual daughter, Shiann (married to John), who is 27 and an eighth-grade history teacher. I am an avid reader of history and biographies. And we have the cutest granddaughter in the world that we call Goose. I run 5ks, play guitar, and write. We have a dog named Bucky who doesn't do any tricks but we still love him. And the way to my heart is oatmeal-butterscotch cookies.
  • Comment to those looking at my sermons: I may not have the gifting of a Spurgeon, but I have the same Gospel!
  • Sermon or series that made a difference: "You're wife Ain't Your Momma"by Wellington Boone at a PK event.
  • Family: Married to Maxine for almost 28 years. Two sons, Joshua (24)and Austin (21) and the cutest granddaughter in the history of the world.
  • Books that have had an impact: Calvin Miller's "The Singer Trilogy"
  • Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Reading, Playing Guitar
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  • The Two Become One

    Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
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    Jesus broke down the hostility between Jewish believers and Gentile believers and made one new thing - the church!

    Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Pastor Jeferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church March 15, 2026 Rivalries When I moved to North Carolina, one of the questions people asked was, “North Carolina or Duke?” When I answered, “Well, I’m a Michael Jordan fan so North ...read more

  • But God!

    Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
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    God made us alive even when we were dead in our sins.

    Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-08-2026 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital ...read more

  • Patrick Prays For Me

    Contributed on Mar 16, 2026
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    Paul prays that the Ephesians would have spiritual wisdom and insight to know God better

    Ephesians - Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:15-23 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-01-2026 Patrick Prays for Me Maxine’s step-father, Patrick, was one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. He was kind and passionate about his bride and His Savior. And he was a ...read more

  • Count Your Blessings: Putting It All Together

    Contributed on Feb 21, 2026
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    When we believe, God seals us with the promised Holy Spirit that guarantees our future inheritance in glory

    Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:11-14 (Part 4) Putting it All Together Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-22–2026 I hope you have enjoyed watching the Olympics these past weeks. We have seen multiple born-again Christians give glory to God, whether they won gold medals or ...read more

  • Count Your Blessings (Part 1)

    Contributed on Feb 11, 2026
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    We are chosen in Christ, we are adopted into His family and we are unconditionally loved in Christ

    Ephesians: Finding our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:3-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 1-17-2026 Review In college, I was a part of the honor student association. Don’t be too impressed. We called our professor mentor "Dr. Daddy” and he had a bar in the back of his van. He took a ...read more

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