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ABOUT

Restoration Ministries, also known as "Restoration Outreach Ministry" started as an evangelistic arm of Overseer William E. Dickerson Jr., and Greater Love Tabernacle.  As time progressed we saw the need to help pastors and ministry leaders in the area of leadership development.  Therefore Restoration Ministry was developed to help strengthen pastors and ministry leaders.  We also used it as a way to bring about a fellowship of pastor and believers.

William E. Dickerson Jr.
Founder and President
William & Luella Dickerson
 

Dr. William E. Dickerson Jr. started Greater Love Tabernacle in 1989, with an emphasis on reaching the hurting and disenfranchised of society.  He has served as a youth minister, counselor, tutor, Boston Public School teacher and a loyal advocate for children and troubled individuals in courts throughout the Commonwealth.

In 1995 he founded the Family Conference and has educated thousands of families by changing their approach to health and wellness.  The Family Conference is designed to position men, women and young adults to embrace issues such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and HIV/AIDS as present day concerns which should be dealt with immediately.  

During violent times within Boston’s inner city since the early 1980’s, Dickerson spearheaded community walks and rallies to cultivate safety teams through camaraderie, which still serve as a model for today.  He has led countless anti-violence gatherings in schools, colleges and churches all while lending financial support to agencies advocating for youth related concerns.

A partial list of his commendations include:
 

  • As a high school student he received the Ujima Award for outstanding academic and civic achievement from Lena Park.

 

  • As an adult leader he accepted the National Night Out Award from Lena Park for Spiritual leadership to end hand gun violence.

 

  • Recognition for his community outreach through the Channel 56 Independent Spirit award.

 

  • Outstanding Award for Volunteerism and Leadership from the  Boston Housing Authority.

 

  • The Boston Celtics’ Heroes Among Us Award.  

 

  • The Renaissance Charter School Champion for Children Award. 

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His extended volunteer contributions include:
 

  •  Member of the Charitable Trust of Boston

    

  •  Member of the Carney Hospital Board of Directors

 

  •  Advocate for court/prison involved youth and adults

 

  •  Advocate for anti-violence and family reunification


    Educationally he has various earned degrees which include two masters. He also has an                         

​    Honorary Doctorate degree.


 

William E. Dickerson has been married to Luella Dickerson for 39 years and they have three adult children, three grandsons and two precious granddaughters.

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