About the Pastor
Willie Riley Jr. began his pilgrimage of faith as a young adult in life. His faith walk has taken him through many trials, tribulations, celebrations and victories. With this experience and the call that has been placed on his life. When he was 20 years of age he accepted the call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in September 1968. He was ordained September 1969 under the divine tutelage of his spiritual father the late Pastor E. Woods.
His unique ministry has allowed many to hear this anointed, gifted, Spirit-filled Preacher, Teacher, and Singer!! As he has preached the message of the Gospel and its teachings and revelation of Christ many have been liberated, it has united so many others, and restored families.
While pastoring Greater Mt. Eagle Baptist Church in Racine WI for a short season, the Holy Living God gave revelation to call forth Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church in August 1982. It became one of the fastest growing churches in Racine WI.
He is married to his wonderful wife of 66 years, First Lady Mother Alice Riley and the proud father of nine lovely children. He is retired from Chrysler Motors after 42 ½ years of service.
His academic credentials include:
Moody Bible Institute
Certificate of Progress Program (COPP-Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education).
The Christian Leadership School – Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education).
