Pastor Fired From Illinois Church Faces Felony Loan Fraud Charge

Emmitt Williams
Emmitt Williams preaching in 2022. Screengrab from Facebook / @Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, Evanston

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According to Williams’ online bio, he was “licensed” in 1995 (at age 10) and “ordained” four years later “to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” He has a master’s degree in biblical counseling and received a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Education in 2017 from Midwest Theological Seminary. Before coming to Springfield MBC, Williams served at other congregations in the Chicago area.

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In his bio, which is still posted on Springfield MBC’s website, Williams wrote, “My heart’s desire is to remain a humble servant and obey the voice of God!”

ChurchLeaders reached out to Williams, Springfield MBC, and Pitts and will update this article with any replies.

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