Meet The Pastor
Pastor Wilbert L. Watson
Pastor Wilbert L. Watson, a native of Chesterfield County, South Carolina has been serving in ministry over 21 years in various teaching, counseling, leadership, and pastoral positions. He presently serves as Senior Pastor of Divine Faith Ministry Non-denominational (Multi-culture) Church in Petersburg, VA. He served two years as an Associate Minister at the Upper Room Covenant Church, Alexandria, VA under Pastor Johnnie Byrd. He served one year as Pastor of New Creatures-In-Christ Ministries, Woodbridge, Virginia under Senior Pastor Madlin Edmonds. He served three years as an Associate Minister at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, Fredericksburg, Virginia under Senior Pastor Herman L. Gladney. He was ordained February 08, 2005 to preach and teach God’s Word. He constantly labors in the Word of God to prepare the body of Christ for the work of the Church, which he believes is calling individuals from spiritual death into everlasting life. He preaches with authority and power because of the anointing of the Holy Spirit. He thoroughly believes the Word of God. This is exemplified in his message and delivery. He has been divinely positioned with opportunities to draw people closer to God wholeheartedly in Spirit and in Truth. He has a yearning desire to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to help build-up the Kingdom of God. His life is dedicated unconditionally to accomplishing the work of the Lord. He was educated and graduated from Chesterfield High School of Chesterfield, South Carolina in 1975. He attended Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary. In 1994, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Maryland, College Park Maryland. In 2002, he earned his Master of Arts Degree from Webster University, Saint Louis Missouri. Reverend Watson is presently in the process of receiving his Doctoral Degree from University of Phoenix, Arizona. He retired from the United States Army December 1, 2004 after serving 29 years and three months of dedicated, loyal and honorable service as a Quartermaster Corps Senior Chief Warrant Officer Five. He is married to the Reverend Estell Watson; they have five (5) children (adults) and eleven (11) beautiful grandchildren.