Terry Williams | CEO of City of Faith  | Servant Leadership in Action

Terry Williams is the CEO of City of Faith, a nationally respected, non-profit reentry center for federal offenders. She is dedicated to successfully assisting offenders with transitioning back into their communities by providing housing, preparing them for the workforce, helping them reestablish ties with family, counseling, and much more. A passionate believer in prison reform, locally, Williams was the first to establish a community relations board to increase communication between Residential Reentry and the Little Rock community.  

Terry Williams joins me on the show this week to share the inspiring story of how her family's spiritual transformation led to the founding of City of Faith by her sister Kathy in 1983. She discusses City of Faith's innovative use of electronic monitoring technology to help inmates reintegrate into society with more dignity and freedom. Terry also shares her personal leadership philosophy, the importance of servant leadership, continuous learning, and making the most of every opportunity to positively impact the lives of the people you serve.

“I want to be a servant leader.” - Terry Williams

“The most successful people that we have are those who have the strongest family ties.” - Terry Williams 

“Live your life wisely and make the most of every opportunity.” -  Terry Williams

This Week on The Wow Factor:

• How City of Faith provides transitional services for federal prison inmates, such as job placement and reintegration
• Challenges inmates face upon release, such as adjusting to modern life and societal norms
• Terry’s leadership philosophy, why she aims to be a servant leader and model Jesus' leadership style
• Why it’s so important to continue learning and investing in knowledge to lead effectively
• Terry describes the growth of the organization, including the acquisition of the Baton Rouge contract and the implementation of electronic monitoring technology
• Terry explains the electronic monitoring technology, which replaced the traditional ankle tether with a cell phone, providing inmates with more dignity and freedom
• Why staying current with technology better serves the mission and the inmates
• City of Faith’s future goals, including expanding their contracts and services
• Why they prioritize community engagement and the positive impact of volunteer work on the organization and the inmates
• The value of teamwork and the support of his leadership team in achieving success

Terry Williams’ Words of Wisdom:

Live your life wisely and make the most of every opportunity. 

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