Our Pastor

Ralph E. Williamson, Senior Pastor

Witness of the scriptures "Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him..." is reflected in the living testimony of this dynamic preacher.

Among his ministry appointments was an assignment to Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Denver, Colorado and Hubbard Chapel AME Church in LaJunta, Colorado. He also served as Church Administrator and Associate Minister at Shorter Community AME Church in Denver and Assistant Youth Minister and Christian Education Superintendent at Payne Chapel AME Church in Colorado Springs. With an emphasis on church growth, community outreach and "loving our neighbors as ourselves", he continues to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

"Reverend Ralph" was active in community service and focused on developing outreach ministries and improving the quality of life in Denver-Montbello. He is especially concerned about the future facing the youth who have no foundation in a faith tradition and knowledge of Jesus Christ. He devoted considerable time to working with "Faith Trek", a spiritual journey curriculum through the Iliff School of Theology designed to help young people ages 16-18 reach their spiritual potential.

In addition, he was also actively involved with the Greater Denver Ministerial Alliance, the Methodist Ministers Fellowship, and the Black Church Initiative. Pastor Williamson has received many special awards and honors recognizing his professional, academic and community achievements, including being named as "Preacher of the Year" by the AME Church Fifth District Lay Organization.

Rev. Ralph E. Williamson was appointed as the pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME), North Las Vegas, Nevada, in November 2003. His spiritual focus for his congregation is "Reaching for Excellence Through the Word of God". Rev. Williamson received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Colorado Christian University, a Masters of Divinity at the Iliff School of Theology, and is a graduate of Harvard University Summer Leadership Conference. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry at United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio.

Rev. Williamson serves on the Executive Board of (CAAN) Caucus of African American Nevadans and the Advisory Board for (SNCCW) Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women. He is a member of the Las Vegas Chapter of the NAACP, the Ministerial Alliance of Southern Nevada, the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and is the President and CEO of FAME Transportation Inc., a Non Profit Community Development Corporation of First AME Church.