Welcome to Philip R Cousin AME Church. Sister Elvia Williams and I are in the eleventh year of my appointment as pastor of Philip R Cousin, and 26 years in the Ministry. In our ministry we teach discipleship through Sunday Morning Bible Study and Spiritual Growth and Discipleship in our midweek Bible Study. We are a church that believes in the power of prayer, in praise, in worship and small group fellowship. You are welcome to join us on this journey as we first of all preach the Gospel to inspire our faith. While we work out our salvation in fear of God and trembling in the weakness of flesh. This realization of our common bond unites our community of believers in loving God, loving one another, and loving the wider community. You are welcome to come grow with us.
Blessings,
Reverend Roger Williams
Reverend Roger Williams & First Lady Elvia Williams
Rev. Roger L. D. Williams was appointed Pastor of Phillip R Cousin AME Church
at the 140th Session of the East Annual Conference on Friday November 6, 2015. Rev. Williams is a retired Senior Attorney for the Department of Children and Families where he served for 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Florida with a B. S. In Journalism, and a Juris Doctor Degree from U. F. matriculating at the Levin College of Law. Rev. Williams also earned a Master of Arts Degree in Theology from Asbury Theological Center.
Rev. Williams served prior to his appointment at Philip R Cousin at the following churches: New Fountain Chapel AME Church, Jacksonville, Greggs Temple AME Church, which was rebuilt under his leadership. Mount Zion AME Church Hastings where church facilities were renovated, and the roof on the sanctuary and parsonage replaced. Rev. Williams is active in the Jacksonville Community. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. where he served as President of the Upsilon Lambda Chapter. He also serves on the board of the Mandarin Museum and Historical Society. The Interfaith Coalition for Action Reconciliation and Empowerment. The NAACP, and Maceo Elks Lodge where he serves as Loyal Knight. Rev. Williams and his wife Elvia S. Williams celebrated 40 years of marriage in December 2025 and are the proud parents of retired Army Sargeant Joseph Eric Williams and Steven Patrick Williams of Jacksonville.