Rev. Willie ("Will") Greene, III was appointed as pastor of Faith UMC in July of 2019.  

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Rev. Greene was born in Santee, SC and raised in Asheville, NC, and has had the privilege of serving in a variety of ministry roles within powerful ministries which include The Park Ministries, New Birth Charlotte, & Greater Vision UMC. Greene also previously served as Pastor of Plaza UMC in Charlotte, NC and has been blessed to work in many areas of ministry including Youth Ministry, Singles Ministry, Senior Adult Ministry, & Married Couples Ministry. Greene is a former college professor which allowed him to become a skilled facilitator and teacher. Greene has a passion for teaching bible studies, seminars, & small/large groups studies. 

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Rev. Greene has been married to  Dr. Tamikia Greene for over 20 years. In 2006, they founded the Illumination Youth Empowerment Corporation, which seeks to empower the youth and young adults of our community. Greene has coached AAU Basketball & Football for the IYEC organization and others for over 30 years. He has also written a number of seminars and empowerment sessions designed to challenge, inform, and educate the next generation of servant leaders.

 

Rev. Greene is bi-vocational and also works as a Sr. Scrum Master for a Charlotte-based financial institution. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University, a Master’s Certification in Project Management from George Washington School of Business & Public Management, a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Change & Leadership/Christian Education from Pfeiffer University. 

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