About The Pastor
Pastor Feaster’s remarkable ministerial journey started at an early age. After surrendering his life to Christ at 14 yrs. old, he received his calling into the ministry by the age of 15 at Faith Temple COGIC in Buffalo, NY. After serving faithfully in many capacities, at the age of 31, he later was appointed the pastor of that same church in January 1995 by the late Bishop C.H. McCoy.
During his tenure, he changed the name of the church to “Greater Faith Temple,” directed structural renovations to the interior and exterior of the church, assisted in launching personal ministries and helped establish new church plants. Additionally, he was very active in his community. He participated as an energetic member of the Greater Buffalo Inter-Religious Council, performed community services with the Pratt-Willard Community center and provided community service as a board of director of the Urban Christian Ministries of Buffalo. He served steadfastly at Greater Faith Temple until December 2007. To pursue other life opportunities, he and his family relocated to Richmond, VA.
After fellowshipping with a number of churches in the Richmond area, in 2011, he began a ministry called the West End Community Church. At WECC he was involved in the community with establishing the West End Community Church Civic Award, which recognized and rewarded individuals of the community for their service. Furthermore, he began the WECC Men’s Empowerment Forum, which was in partnership with the Virginia Employment Commission to equip young men in employment preparation. His academia experience includes attending Buffalo State College where he majored in Telecommunications and attending the Charles Harrison Mason Bible College to further his Christian education. In 2016 he attended Liberty University, where he was vested with the Bachelor of Science degree (Cum Laude) in the fields of Religion and Christian Counseling. Upon receiving his degree, he became a registered, certified Family Christian Counselor with the American Association of Christian Counselors. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s Degree to become a Professional Licensed Counselor.
Pastor William L. Feaster has been married to the wonderful, beautiful, and vivacious Co-Pastor Amy L. Feaster for 33 remarkable and blessed years. Pastor and Lady Feaster have four fine sons (known as the “The Boyz”), William II, Joseph, Adam-Michael, and Justin; two delightful daughters-in-law Schamika (William II) and Elisabeth (Joseph); and their first fabulous grandchild Zoriah.
Through his ministry he demonstrates faith, self-awareness, and courage. He pursues spiritual growth and practices discernment, obedience, and stewardship through the leadership of the Holy Spirit and God’s guidance. Thus, he has committed his life to the unapologetic proclamation of God’s Word. Moreover, he loves the people of God and enjoys leading them to worship our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ.
About the Co-Pastor
Co-Pastor Amy L. Feaster has been married to Pastor William L. Feaster for over 33 amazing years. Pastor and Lady Feaster have four fine sons (known as the “The Boyz”), William II, Joseph, Adam-Michael, and Justin; two delightful daughters-in-law Schamika (William II) and Elisabeth (Joseph); and their first fabulous grandchild Zoriah.
Co-Pastor “Lady” Amy Feaster surrendered her life to the Lord as a teenager and began her ministry at the Greater Friendship Baptist Church in Buffalo, NY. Having an open and loving heart to help and serve others she pursued and received her certification from the New York State Church Visiting Ushers Association. Lady Feaster worked diligently on the Youth & Young Adult Usher Board and the Western New York Baptist Usher Board Association. Her educational journey consisted of attending and graduating from Holy Angels Academy as a business major. While at Holy Angels Academy, Lady Feaster was the starting forward for Holy Angels varsity basketball team as a freshman through her senior year. After graduating from Holy Angels Academy, Lady Feaster attended D’Youville College of Buffalo, NY majoring in and receiving her B.A. degree in Business Management. Additionally, while at D’Youville College Lady Feaster continued her athletic skill as the starting point guard as a freshman all the way to her senior year. To further her education later Lady Feaster went back to receive her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Medialle College of Buffalo, NY.
Co-Pastor Feaster’s ministerial service began while serving by her husband’s side at Greater Faith Temple. She received her Deaconess-Missionary license from Supervisor W.J. Hughey of Western New York Jurisdiction #2 Churches of God in Christ Women’s Department. Lady Feaster presided over the Greater Faith Temple Women’s Department, Co-Presided the Greater Faith Temple Men’s & Women’s Regional Conference, and sponsored the First Lady’s Fellowship Conference.
Co-Pastor Feaster has an accomplished impactful professional career. Some of these hallmarks include ten years of service with Verizon Communications where she received the Verizon Communications Platinum Service Award for outstanding customer service. The Verizon Communications Presidential Club Award for being one of the top 50 Sales Representatives in the nation. She served with Bank of America where she was the recipient of the Bank of America Spirit Medallion which recognizes associates whose actions have had a substantial positive influence with its clients. Most recently, Lady Feaster founded the Garratt Gift for Adoption Foundation where she serves as the CEO, it is her endeavor to assist parents financially in the adoption process. Lady Feaster created the charitable foundation in recognition of her parents who adopted her. Her parents made history by being the first to adopt a child through video and was featured in Time magazine.
Co-Pastor Feaster is known for her willingness to help those in need, her listening ear, and her open sincere heart to reach those who need Christ in their lives. The Lord has anointed Lady Feaster with a unique ministry for having women feel comfortable, confident, safe, and secure when she ministers to them. She loves the people of God and enjoys encouraging their hearts.