Bishop Willie & Minister Irena Earley
Pastor Willie Edward Earley, Sr., was born on December 20, 1967. To the proud parents of the late Edward Charles Earley and the late Elizabeth Washington in Clewiston, FL. In his youth, he attended Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Clewiston FL until age 17. He accepted Christ into his life. In the Spring of 1985, at age 17.
After receiving a divine call, he was led to the Lord through his older sister Patricia Williams in his bedroom. After receiving the Lord into his heart, he joined Tabernacle Witness Deliverance Church, Clewiston, FL, with his sister, under the leadership of the late Prophetess (Mother) Bernice Woodard. The Brothers at Tabernacle were instrumental in guiding Brother Earley in the scripture and the way of the Lord. Brother Earley had a hunger for more of God and was constantly fasting, praying, and studying the scriptures.
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In the spring of 1986, Evangelist R. G. Williams, Sr. came into town. He pitched his Crusade tent in Harlem of Clewiston, FL along with his Crusaders for Christ. This revival proved to be life-changing for Brother Willie and had a lasting impact in the South. One night while listening to a message being preached about the character of the eagle. Something quickened in Brother Willie that God had more in store for him. The revival ended, but the seeds had been planted Evangelist Williams had fulfilled his assignment.
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After, the revival ended Brother Willie Earley was still meditating on the message about the eagle. While in prayer, God spoke to him to leave and find the Man of God and follow him wherever he goes. Brother Willie along Brother Ronald Coleman packed their bags and went to Ocala, Florida looking for the man of God. They arrived to find out that he was in Tallahassee, Florida (Woodville) in a Revival at one of his churches. Having never been to the church or in the area by the grace of God they made it to the church. This was the beginning of the bond between Brother Earley and the man of God.
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Brother Willie joined the Choir and started traveling with the man of God. At times he would be his personal driver. As Time passed. Brother Willie and Evangelist Williams were back in Tallahassee when they experienced a Divine encounter. They were approached by a gentleman who confirm Evangelist Williams calling as an Apostle. At the same time God confirmed to Brother Willie that He has spoken to him to follow the Apostle. After having the encounter Brother Willie and Apostle talked about the visitation. They went looking for the man, but he was nowhere to be found and neither of them has seen him unto this day.
In1987 Brother Willie was licensed as a Deacon, and he continued to be one of Apostle Williams personal drivers. August 22, 1988, Brother Willie married Sister Irena Williams. Brother Willie had a daughter before the time of their union Wilyatta Earley (Duriel Hallback). They have two sons: Willie Earley, Jr. (Jessica Scott Earley) and Jerel Earley (Angelique Ligon Earley) and 5 grandchildren. In 1990, he was licensed as a Minister and worked faithfully in his office. He inspired many youths and adults as well. In 1993, he was appointed as one of the first Youth Pastors in World Wide Christian Ministry, Inc. He was given a Sunday for Youth Services and a weeknight service for teaching and training youth. This was the start of his Pastoral training period.
In 1997, Minister Earley was ordained as an Elder in World Wide Christian Ministry, Inc., he also assisted the late Pastor W B. Williams with the Headquarters Church. In 2003, he was asked to assist the church in Belle Glade, Florida. His wife and children would travel down on the weekends to be with the church. In 2005, he was assigned the task of Pastoring the church.
In the spring of 2006, Elder Earley relocated his family to the South in Port St. Lucie, Florida. In 2008 he was asked to help with the church in Moore Haven, Florida. Elder Earley would oversee both churches for a few years until being appointed as the Pastor of the Moore Haven Church. In 2018, Pastor Earley was appointed as the General Coordinator of the day sessions at General Assembly. Pastor Earley has performed effective evangelism in prisons, jails, nursing homes, women's centers, youth detention center and street outreach services. Pastor Earle y, has been an example of commitment and dedication. He has served 36 years in Ministry married for 34 years and 30 years of law enforcement while being committed to the work of the Lord.
Education:
Bishop Elect Willie Earley, Sr., has 36 years of proven leadership training serving in World Wide Christian Ministry, Inc. as well as continued annual leadership training for accountability. Pastor Earley, was trained in Outreach (tents) and a revivalist under Apostle Dr. R. G. Williams, Sr. In every phase of ministry Pasto Earley has always served humbly, faithfully, with zeal, passion, and great conviction. He has been trained in the following categories.
- Deacon Training
- Minister Training
- Elder Training
- Pastoral Training
- Bishop Elect Training
Pastor Earley is a retired Deputy Sheriff after serving 30 years. He has received numerous hours of training and certification courses throughout his career as a Law Enforcement Officer at:
- Withlacoochee Technical School
- Central Florida Community College
- Palm Beach State College
- Santa Fe Community College
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He has skills in Instructor Techniques, Crisis Intervention (Mental Health), Field Training Officer, Interview and interrogation, Gangs and Cults, Case Prep & Court Presentation, Verbal Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Suicide Prevention, Team Building Skills and many more Law Enforcement trainings not listed. Numerous business courses; classes on Planning and Development, counseling courses, Coordinating Community events, Finance Management, Substance Abuse Awareness training, Stress Management training, Self-motivation, The Power of Positive Thinking and Leadership
Development training.
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Pastor of Miracle Deliverance Center in Moore Haven, Florida.