Dr. W.L. Stafford, Sr. Ed.D.

Dr. W.L. Stafford, Sr. Ed.D. is the Pastor of Fellowship Christian Center Church, Allen Texas. He is a spiritual leader and teacher genuinely committed to providing resources and creating programs that touch the least, lost and left out. He is dedicated to serving others. His personal mission statement is to equip, elevate and empower people to accomplish everything that God has planned for their life.

In 2004 Dr. Stafford retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of active duty service. In the same year he was called to Pastor Fellowship Christian Center Church (FCCC) formally known as Fellowship Baptist Church of Allen (the name was changed in 2010). Since that time Fellowship has grown tremendously and has added 30 vibrant ministries.

Dr. W.L. Stafford, Sr. has a Bachelor of Science from Virginia State University, Master’s of Divinity from The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), Morehouse School of Religion, and an earned Doctor of Education with a concentration in Pastoral Community Counseling from Argosy University.

In addition, in 2005 Pastor Stafford founded W.L. Stafford Ministries. In 2006 He founded the Collin County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC). The CCEDC is in partnership with FCCC to bridge the gap between the fortunate and economically challenged. In 2008 FCCC purchased 13 acres for the construction of the Fellowship Family Life and Worship facility.

In 2009 Pastor Stafford published his first book entitled “Seven Steps to Spiritual Enrichment.” His second book, “7 Keys to a Successful Marriage” is scheduled to be released in 2011.

Pastor Stafford is married to his College Sweetheart, Tasha of Harrisburg, PA. They have been blessed with two sons, Wayne Jr. and Nathan Wayne.