Meet Dr. Williams
The Rev. Dr. Malachy M. Williams currently serves as a Pastor, Adjunct Professor and an Emmy® Award-winning Producer in the New York metropolitan area. Passionate about education, Dr. Williams holds an MA in Dance and Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University; a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary; a PhD from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; and a ThD with a concentration in Semiotics and The Spirit from Evangelical Seminary, Kairos University.
A liturgical dancer of over 30 years, Dr. Williams is the author of a liturgical dance primer and continues to consult dancers in the art of liturgical dance. She has authored two books, and is friendly guide for many on her YouTube podcasts “Rest Stop: A Time of Sweet Refreshing”, "Shaping Up in the Garden" as well as "SoulJourn with the Rev. Dr. Malachy M. Williams" which is available on PodBean.
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Dr. Williams is a worshipper who believes in the transformative power of the arts especially through a deeper engagement with God’s Word.
~To God Alone be the Glory
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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~ Proverbs 3:5-6
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Dr. Williams is a practical theologian with broad interdisciplinary interests in Christian Worship, the Arts & Wellness, Sacred Space, Christian Education, Systematic & Relational Theology and Christian Spiritual Formation. She has authored two books, Simple Steps for Starting a Youth Dance Ministry which serves as a primer and refresher for liturgical dancers (new and seasoned), and her latest children's book entitled Shaping Up in the Garden: Picture Book and Coloring Book which is a companion piece to her weekly YouTube devotional for your little ones. Both books are available on Amazon.com.
You can also find out what's on Dr. Williams' mind by checking out her blog called "mala-Key's musings".
