Fred T. Williams

Fred T. Williams is Pastor, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Life Coach, and Brand Strategist. Originally from Monroe, Louisiana, currently residing in Chicago, Illinois, Fred is a rising voice on faith, purposeful living, healthy relationships, love, and brand development. For more than 20 years, Fred has helped many unlock the greatness within them, while enabling them to find their passion, live their purpose, and gain the cutting edge in life. He has assisted organizations and entrepreneurs in establishing a memorable presence among their target audience. Fred believes that communication is a form of art, and he uses all of his giftings and abilities to communicate effectively across multiple platforms and through various means of expressions. He has been singing and writing songs since the age of 10, and has served as a worship leader at churches in the states of Louisiana (Monroe, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge), Georgia (Atlanta), and Illinois (Chicago). On February 9, 2018, Fred released his debut album entitled "The Writer's Collection, Vol. 1" which features songs that were all written by Fred along with the inspiration behind them. Riddled with interludes of the inspiration behind each of the songs that he had penned, the album gives insight to Fred’s ability to write songs in styles that range from Contemporary Christian, RandB, and even Traditional Gospel. In April of 2018 Fred spontaneously released his first spoken word single “Make You Smile”. A mix of Hip Hop and RandB, “Make You Smile” is quickly becoming a favorite of listeners around the world.

The author of Thoughts That Empower: Inspiring Thoughts to Help You Navigate Life’s Journey (December 2015), The Path Away From There (September 2018), and I Hope This Helps Along The Way (December 2018), Fred lives a life of service devoted to helping people live their best life. As an entrepreneur, he has undertaken multiple business ventures to date, under the umbrella of Williams Holdings Worldwide, which include but are not limited to: Fred’s Art Studios – Graphic/Web Design firm; 4Parks Entertainment LLC – indie record label and music publishing; Hope Aaron Publishing Co. – literary publishing company; and The Fred T. Williams Group, Inc – Coaching & Consulting firm.

As a philanthropist Fred has recently launched the The Fred T. Williams Foundation, a nonprofit organization which exists to bring light into darkness, help as many people as possible, to alleviate human suffering, and to bring hope to those often forgotten. With very humble beginnings, Fred knows first hand the struggles of growing up in a poor but pious home. As an adult Fred knows what homelessness and hunger feels like first hand. These experiences have made him sensitive to those conditions.

A licensed and ordained minister of the gospel, Fred has been preaching since the age of 8 and has served in various key leadership and executive staff roles within the church. Through Fred T. Williams Ministries (which flows under the umbrella of The Fred T. Williams Group, Inc.), Fred travels teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ empowering people to find, follow, and fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. With more than 20 years of speaking experience (as well as over 20 years in ministry), Fred has spoken to audiences all around the world. hosted life-changing events, held branding workshops and masterclasses, spoken in numerous schools, has been the guest of churches and reformations seeking revival, and so much more.