Our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Margo W. Williams

The Reverend Doctor Margo Wright Williams is the pastor of St. Mark United Methodist Church, in the historic Earlewood Community of Columbia, South Carolina. A native of Honea Path, South Carolina, she is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she was a double-major graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business. Dr. Williams earned her Master of Divinity degree from Columbia International University – Seminary and School of Missions., and her Doctor of Ministry degree from Erskine Theological Seminary.

A passionate and dynamic preacher, avid reader, and advocate for the lost and spiritually oppressed. Dr. Williams’ research focuses on the influential role of pastoral leadership in establishing healthy congregational relationships. Her doctoral dissertation titled, Paradoxical Unity: Repairing the Pastoral Breach Between Conflict and Restoration, takes a biblical stance on the intrinsic duty of pastors to aid believers in handling and resolving conflict in redemptive ways. Dr. Williams is the author of two books. Her first book, Petty Pain: Understanding the Assignment of Offense, addresses the need for Christians to confront areas of offense in their lives. Her second book, Sermon & Bible Study Journal is a tool to assist in the development of effective notetaking and journaling.

Since April 15, 1989, the time Dr. Williams reaffirmed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, she has been committed to helping others develop and maintain a genuine relationship with the Lord. Dr. Williams has served the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a community volunteer, leading regular worship services, weekly Bible Studies, and one-on-one mentoring. She has served on the mission field in Africa to the natives of Southern Sudan and Uganda, also in India to the Dalit people of New Delhi and Lucknow. Dr. Williams has also served on the Alumni Board of Columbia International University.

Dr. Williams is married to Lee Williams, and they are the proud parents of two adult children. In addition to pastoring, Dr. Williams is employed as a middle school teacher, she is a certified professional life coach, and works alongside her husband as National Sales Directors with Primerica. Her motto in life is, “Because of the grace of God, anything is possible!”