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Bishop Daniel E. Wilson was born and raised in Lakewood, NJ and he began his journey in ministry as a young boy at the age of 10 years old.  He first entered ministry as an armor bearer for his father and mentor, Bishop Henry T. Wilson Sr.  This included carrying his father’s books, learning and growing into the reading of the Scriptures, which led to the memorization as well as the & meditation of the scriptures as a by product. As Bishop Wilson he continued in his studies, he assisted with funerals, and weddings, outside engagements, and fulfilling important roles in for engagements with his mentor, Bishop Henry T. Wilson Sr.  As a young man, Bishop Wilson served various ministries such as, the Prayer Ministry, Ushering, Youth leader, Cleaning Ministry, Pantry work , Young Men’s, and Clergy ministries., In addition to these ministries, Bishop Wilson was also active as a Sunday School, Bible Study, and Family Training Hour teacher along with many other responsibilities.  

Bishop Wilson received his High School Diploma in 1986.   In the year 1992, he was appointed by the late Bishop Henry T. Wilson Sr. as Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church of God, to go forth in the ministry on the level of Exhorter.  He furthered his education in NJ through Lee University which is through International Church of God’s School of Ministry, thereafter Bishop Wilson passed the Exhorter’s exam in 2002. In March of 2003, Bishop Daniel E. Wilson received a Diploma of Practical Theology through the International Seminary of Florida. In 2005 he completed The Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) with his wife, Pastor Gwendolyn L. Wilson.

 Both attended graduation at Lee University in Tennessee. After the passing away of Bishop’s Father in 2008, Bishop Wilson transitioned with his family to serve at Toms River Church of God located in Toms River, N.J. which was  under the leadership of Bishop Raphael Ware.  Toms River C.O.G was opened in 1961. There have been 18 shepherds (Pastors) to oversee T.R.C.O.G;  Bishop Ware being the longest Pastor to shepherd.  In 2010, Bishop Wilson achieved the completion of the Ordained Minister’s Exam as he was encouraged by Bishop Raphael Ware to do so. In 2011 Bishop Ware also inspired Bishop Wilson to continue studying and take the exam to receive his Ordained Bishop Ministerial Licenses. Bishop Wilson studied and successfully passed the exam and became an Ordained Bishop.   

Bishop Wilson is a humble man of integrity and, husband to Pastor Gwendolyn L. Wilson, a father to 4 young men and one1 young woman. He is the grandfather of 8 beautiful grandchildren. God has blessed him to be a father to foster children, to many children in the church and the community. Bishop Wilson has a compassion for kingdom building and unity. He presses to complete the vision and mission at Refuge House of Prayer Church of God which extends to reaching the people in the multicultural community.

Reverend Autumn Patrice Williams was born on February 15, 2000 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Garrick M. Williams and Carole Williams. As a child she was a member of the Shrewsbury Avenue A.M.E.Zion Church in Red Bank, New Jersey along with the rest of her family. 

At the age of 15 years old, Reverend Autumn gave her life to Christ at the Toms River Church of God, which is now Refuge House of Prayer Church of God.  After being baptized at the age of 16, Reverend Autumn preached her first sermon and God began to use her prophetically in praise dance ministry and speaking in tongue. 

Additionally, she became a member of Refuge House of Prayer COG in 2017. 

In the education field, Reverend Autumn graduated Toms River High School South in 2018 and pursued her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts at Ocean County College. She graduated with her Liberal Arts Degree in the year 2020. With a passion to teach, Reverend Autumn attended Georgian Court University as a Math/Education Major, who now is a leader for our youth ministry since 2021. 

 Reverend Autumn pursued receiving her Exhorter's License with the Church of God at the age of 18. She completed her studies with the program titled Calling and Ministerial Studies (CAMS) in 2019, by the conclusion of her first year of college. 

Directly after receiving her CAMS certificate, she then began the Ministerial Internship Program (MIP) and graduated in 2020. 

Reverend Autumn is a servant at heart and has various responsibilities at her church as a Youth Pastor, Praise Dance leader, and Secretary-Treasurer. Reverend Autumn is on the New Jersey Church of God State Youth Board and heads up the Prayer Force. Reverend Autumn is a loving teacher, and a wonderful positive leader who inspires our youth in Jesus name.