Dr. Lance Watson Biography
He is a three time Summa Cum Laude graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan from which he holds the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling. He is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University from which he holds a Master of Divinity and a Summa Cum Laude Graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia.
Born in Detroit, Michigan. He was ordained to the ministry by his Pastor and Mentor, Dr. Frederick G. Sampson at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He is married to Rosemary Wilder, a noted and world traveled singer in her own right and together they parent three children, Lance, Rachel and Damon.
His achievements and recognitions are noteworthy. He has been honored as an Outstanding Contributor to Education by the Richmond Public Schools, Outstanding Communicator by WWBT- Channel 12, Minister of the Year by the Ushers Union of Richmond and Vicinity and an African American Role Model by WTVR - Channel 6 and Consolidated National Bank. He is listed in Who's Who in Religion and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
He serves as Senior Pastor of the Saint Paul's Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia. Noted by the Virginia General Baptist Association as one of the fastest growing churches in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This young, progressive and forward-looking congregation for "People On the Grow" serves as the spiritual home for almost 5,000 persons and supports mission and ministry causes around the globe. Having outgrown its present site, Saint Paul's has acquired 94 acres of land and began construction on a 100,000 square foot facility that will house its expanded ministry, mission and media operations.
A gifted communicator, teacher and author; his works include, "Being Healthy From Now On" and the soon to be released, "Century 21: Getting Ready for the Rest of Your Life" and "Navigating the Web: Building Spiritual Communities."
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