Andrew Ray Williams
Email: arw89492@bethel.edu
Job title
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Adjunct Professor of Theology
-select- Bethel Seminary
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Dr. Williams is a pastor-theologian whose teaching and writing focus on the relationship between Christian theology, ethical formation, and the practices of pastoral ministry. He has taught in Life Pacific University’s seminary program and at Portland Seminary (George Fox University). He serves as Lead Pastor of Church on the Hill in Fishersville, Virginia, and is a Fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. He also serves as an author and consultant with the Association of Theological Schools on the Theologies for Pastoral Ministry project, contributing to a multi-year initiative that supports the theological depth of pastoral practice. He earned his PhD in Theology from Bangor University (Wales, U.K.).
Started at Bethel
2026
Education
- Bangor University (Wales, U.K) - PhD, 2020
Biography
Dr. Williams teaches theology and ethics with an emphasis on forming students for thoughtful, faithful ministry. His work brings academic scholarship into conversation with the realities of pastoral leadership through congregational ministry and collaborative theological projects. He is a Fellow with the Center for Pastor Theologians and serves as an author and consultant with the Association of Theological Schools on the Theologies for Pastoral Ministry initiative. He earned his PhD in Theology from Bangor University (Wales, U.K.), MTS (thesis) in Theology s from Regent University's School of Divinity, and BA in Theological Studies from The King's University.
Courses taught
Theology and Ethics II
Certificates and licenses
Ordained Minister, The Foursquare Church
Professional organizations, committees, and boards
Fellow, Center for Pastor Theologians
Contributor, Lilly Endowment–funded Theologies for Pastoral Ministry initiative (Association of Theological Schools)