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BISHOP-ELECT DR. WILLIE E. MCKAY, B.TH., TH.D

Entrepreneur | Philanthropist | Pastor

(born May 05)

 

The body of Christ was blessed with a divine gift when Rev. Dr. Willie E. McKay was born to The Late Patricia McKay-Gagum and Willie Payne in New Haven, CT. From his very birth, he was nurtured in the faith by his grandmother, The Late Lizzie Gatison McKay, and was deeply influenced by his grandfather, The Late Bishop Henry McKay, Sr. This remarkable man, one of the first African American pastors to build a church from the ground in Connecticut with his own hands in 1959, still located at 184 Butler Street, Hamden, CT, paved the way for Dr. McKay's spiritual journey. It was by divine appointment that Dr. McKay, at the tender age of 15, followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and delivered his first public sermon on December 4, 1989, a testament to his early dedication and faith.

 

Dr. McKay's commitment to his faith and community was not just a personal belief, but a way of life. For over 30 years, he was an active member at Joy Temple Church of Christ and Prayer Inc., New Haven, CT. His roles were diverse, serving as an Elder, a Business Administrator, and a highly effective fundraiser for large projects. His service extended from 1994-1996 under The Late Bishop Kenneth H. Moales Sr., a testament to his dedication and loyalty.

 

On October 16, 2005, Dr. McKay embarked on a new chapter of his faith journey. He founded the New Dimension Tabernacle Church, Woodbridge, CT, and served as its Senior Pastor for 18 years. From 2017 to 2023, while still pastoring his church and facing the challenges of a pandemic and personal loss, he assisted Overseer Kenneth H. Moales Jr. and the Cathedral of The Holy Spirit. His ministry covering since 2012 has been Grow International Fellowship of Churches, where Bishop Wesley Wiley is the presiding prelate. Despite the adversities, the anointing of God in his life continued to touch many lives through his preaching and teaching ministry.

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Dr. Mckay has attended Southern Connecticut State University, Hampton University, Christian Leadership Bible College, where he received a Bachelor of Theology, Carver College, Greater New Haven Technical College, now known as Gateway Community College, Post University, and Connecticut Business Institute, where he was certified in nursing. He holds An Associate of Arts degree from Albertus Magnus College with a minor in criminal justice and is currently pursuing his DSW. He has a Doctor of Theology from Mount Carmel Bible College and Theological Seminary.

 

Dr. McKay is an excellent public speaker, preacher, teacher, educator, and philanthropist. He is also known for his selfless views on life and for always wanting to give something back to the world. He is one of many great black philanthropists who have not made all he has done public. He is one of the most influential men in the lives of many who have crossed his path.

 

Dr. McKay is a well-established entrepreneur, including gaining ownership of several businesses and partnerships starting at the prime age of 21, such as McKay's Auto LLC, The Cellphone Store, LTC Productions, DR. W.E. McKay Ministries,Triad Talent Agency LLC., Online Influencer via Bigo Live USA, and recently started in the past two years with his 10-year-old son's vision, Willie Ian USA LLC, made to order shoes. Dr. Mckay offers officiant services, Auto and Residential Purchase consultations, Credit Repair, Life and Financial Coaching, and Event planning, just to name a few.

 

Dr. McKay has been the Executive Director of New Dimension Project Inc., a 501c(3), for over 18 years and has been able to reach the lives of many to date, being credited with creating a more diverse approach to making it possible for most emerging artists and entertainers to have a platform to showcase their gifts and talents and raising awareness to the importance of music and the arts in our communities with offices in Connecticut, New York, and Atlanta Ga, Collaborating on such events during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, such as Style The Soul with VH1 Save The Music Foundation, Fashion Mayhem with The American Cancer Society, and a host of other endeavors.

 

Dr. McKay continues to work diligently and has donated millions of his own dollars to various charities and religious organizations over the years to help and support their vision and to play a role in seeing change occur. He never judges people's life choices but offers words of light, insight, encouragement, and guidance to make it through and become a better person.

 

His personal motto:

 

"If I Can Help Somebody As I Travel This Road, Then My Living Shall Not Be In Vain," & Church Motto is "God Can Change Anybody."

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