pA. Lyons Williams was born and raised in North Philadelphia, a neighborhood that spawned many famous Jazz and RB singers, actors, dancers and ministers. ppbrppAt the age of 7, he felt the call to ministry. However, it wasn't until age 17 that he began studying various denominations. Those studies led to him receiving ministerial credentials and ordinations from various ministerial organizations and serving in various capacities as associate minister, assistant pastor, and pastor. In later years, he co-founded the MCM Ministries, and co-hosted its local radio broadcast.ppbrppAs a veteran of both Army and the Navy, honorably discharged from both. He has a doctorate in theology from Destiny Christian University.ppbrppHe also holds a degree in fashion design and tailoring which caused him to co-found the MiRube Fashion Co. along with designer, Mia MiRube He ultimately chose to totally embrace his first loves ministry and creative writing. He is the pastorteacher of G.R, O.W.T.H. Ministrie