• Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior: Friendship Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC (June 1983).

 

• Married to Valarie Williams, three children: Tasha, Joshua, and Christian.

 

• Visionary Leader and Pastor of the Gathering Place Ministry, “A Diverse Church, Serving a Diverse Community” (2017)

 

• Former West Campus Pastor/Community Outreach Pastor, Bethlehem Church, Gastonia, NC (2011-2016).

 

• Founder of Mission Gaston at Highland Hills, Gastonia, NC (January 2008-2012). Mission Gaston is the first multi-housing ministry in Gaston County.   

 

• Founder of 5th Avenue Fellowship, Gastonia, NC – A Christian Transitional Housing Unit, provides housing for residents who are displaced.

 

• Graduate of the Franklin Learning Center High School, Philadelphia, PA, 1976 

 

• Graduate of Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC 

  • B.S., Health, and Physical Education, 1980

 

• Graduate of Rockbridge Seminary, Springfield, Missouri, Master of Ministry Leadership Degree,  Spring 2019

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• Retired Elementary PE, Gaston County Schools, 2010

 

• Favorite Scripture:Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”  

 

• Pastor Wavey has served the Gaston County Community for over 30 years as a teacher, big brother, and mentor to boys and men. He believes in the power of God to transform and heal broken lives. 

 

• He is determined to overcome racial and economic barriers within the Kingdom of God. He believes that people are gifted, talented and given the opportunity their light will shine for the world to see Christ Jesus.