Dr. Jeffrey B. Conyers, Founder
Dr. Jeffrey B. Conyers is the president and founder of Dominion Theological Seminary, and Senior Pastor of The Praise Tabernacle (The Victorious Church), Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Conyers received his Bachelor of Theology Degree from The Light House Christian
College, Beebe, Arkansas, Master of Theology Degree from the University of America
Divinity School, Affiliate of Cambridge International College, Jersey UK, as well as his Doctor of Divinity Degree from the Community Bible Institute and Seminary, Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Conyers has worked for OPWDD (Office of People With Developmental Disabilities) for over 10 years in agencies such as Life Worcs, and AHRC.
Dr. Conyers grew in the field and then ventured off into working under the OMH (Office Of Mental Health) and worked under OMH for over 10 years where he attended countless seminars, undergone countless trainings, and received countless certifications. He has worked for over 6 years at the Mental Health Association of Nassau County, where he provided onsite counsel for those residents needing on the spot counseling. Dr. Conyers has also worked for the Family Residence for Mental Health support, helping those struggling mentally to live and experience a better quality of life. Dr. Conyers has gone through intense training through OMH in areas such as
- Depression and mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Trauma
- Psychosis
- Substance Use disorders.
- Anger Management
Dr. Conyers is also a Board Certified Christian Counselor through the NACC (National Association of Christian Counselors), NACC Anger Management Certified, NACC Loss and Grief Certified, NACC Family Ministry Certified, as well as a Chaplain through ICCACC (The International Christian Chaplains Association Chaplaincy Corps).
Dr. Conyers has provided Pastoral Counseling services for over 26 years to the church as well as to the community. Dr. Conyers is a member of the New York Police Department Clergy Council of the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn New York helping serve in the affairs of the community. He has received a Citation and Salutation from the Office of The President of the Borough of Brooklyn, for being an extraordinary clergyman who provides spiritual guidance and support to the youth and his community. The Brooklyn Borough President quotes ” I thank him for making Brooklyn a better place to live, work, and raise a family”.
Dr. Debra Williams has been appointed as the new director of Lighthouse Christian Counseling Services. Dr. Debra is an Elder at The Praise Tabernacle Church in Brooklyn NY where the late Bishop Dr. Jeffrey B. Conyers is her long-time Pastor, friend, and brother. She also leads the Youth & Young Adult Arts & Recreation Ministry. Reverend Debra has been active in ministry for over 39 years. She has served in many areas of ministry such as Usher, Sunday School teacher, Praise Dance Ministry Leader, Bible study teacher, Pastor’s Aide, Pastoral Assistant, Pastoral Adjutant, as well as Assistant Pastor. She also holds the position of Adjutant Apostolic for the Churches of Deliverance where Dr. McKinley Green is the Chief Prelate.
Reverend Debra is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a Board Certified Christian Counselor with the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC), and is a National Chaplain through the Lighthouse Christian Counseling Training Center.
Reverend Debra Williams has an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services from SUNY Plattsburgh, a Bachelor of Art in Biblical and Theological Studies from Nyack College, a Bachelor of Art in Social Work, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration from CUNY Baruch College. She also has her Master Of Arts Degree in Christian Education and has her Doctorate of Christian Education and Doctorate in Clinical Christian Counseling and Psychology and the list goes on.
Reverend Debra Williams is also the President elect of Dominion Theological Seminary spearheading the area of administration, registration, community, and student affairs. Reverend Debra Williams also instructs the Master of Arts Degree Program at Dominion Theological Seminary.
In the film Field of Dreams (1989) a farmer heard a voice telling him. “if you build it they will come”. Just as Joshua, Moses, Noah, David built, Reverend Debra is a believer in building; building herself so that she can build others.
This servant-leader loves the Lord, His word, and the work. She strives to learn all she can, to do all she can, to share all she can, to educate others all she can, and to effectively minister all she can, to win souls for Christ.
Dr. Debra has an award winning staff and faculty who collectively keep the train moving.