OUR HISTORY
Pastor Charles Williams
Founded 2008
Apostle Dr. Tracey L. Willliams
THE FOUNDERS
Pastors Charles and Dr. Tracey Lynn Williams are the founders of Present Truth Ministries. PTM was established July 2008. Pastor Charles is the Executive Administrator and Dr. Tracey is the visionary. Together God has used them to equip, enlighten and empower the Body of Christ in the area of the multifaceted voice of God. In 2009, Dr. Tracey established Rivers of Life School of Ministry. This prophetic spiritual development institute has taught, trained and transformed countless lives for God’s glory.
Apostle Tracey is a graduate of the Apostolic College of Ministry where she majored in Leadership Studies. She's also a graduate of the Samuel Elijah Prophetic College where she completed both Prophetic Studies and The Seer's Training Course. She earned her doctorate of ministry from Destiny Theological Institute and Seminary.
Charles and Tracey were dedicated members of Victory Christian Center for 21 years under the Apostolic Covering of Apostle (Dr.) Jimmie A. Ellis, III. where she became a licensed Minister; an ordained Elder; consecrated to the Office of the Prophet (Ephesians 4:11,12) and released to begin her full-time ministry in 2008. On December 31, 2018 Charles and Tracey were consecrated to the Office of The Pastor together and released to plant their church, The River. March 18, 2023, Dr. Tracey L. Williams was affirmed to the Office of Apostle.
Pastor Charles and Dr. Tracey build, administrate and oversee Present Truth Ministries, Rivers of Life School of Ministry and The River Church together. Their ministries, school and The River are built on the Chief Cornerstone and His Agape' Love. Their three children Dontae, Christopher and Destiny Lynn have served in ministry with them in variouts capacities. They have one grandson, Cameron Myles Williams.
our mission
OUR CORE VALUES
Present Truth Ministries is a teaching and equipping ministry and our core values define and shape our approach to ministry and the way we relate to each other. After being promoted to the office of the pastor, community and global outreach was added to our mission. Our core values are as follows:
MISSION PARTNERSHIPS
It is our desire to build bridges with churches around the world to help teach, train and equip believers how to minister effectively inside of Church and outside of the Church to reach the lost and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
EVANGELISM FOCUSED
The Great Commission is God's vision therefore it is our mission. Present Truth Ministries is compelled to win the lost. Advancing the kingdom of God is our goal.
MOTIVATED BY HIS LOVE
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son. (John 3:16) The Body of Christ functions on the motivation of God's love for humanity. Ministry Gifts, The Gifts of Spirit and The Governmental Five-Fold Ministry Manisfest From The River of God That Flows From The Throne of Grace from the Streets of Gold Through Us, The Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit is the Love of God.
TEAM ORIENTED
We are connected through the love of Christ. We should be touchable, relatable and interdependable. We are more than individuals in an organization; we are Body of Christ, Community and Global Outreach ministry.
CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER & INTEGRITY
Present Truth Ministries Global Outreach and The River Church are under the covering of Apostle Jimmie A. Ellis, III, Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Center of Philadelphia. We Christlike Character and Integrity spiritually and naturally. We value hard work, fiscal responsibility, and ethical practices that are above reproach.
THE BIBLE
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
THE TRINITY
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
THE FATHER
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
THE SON
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17
SALVATION
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20