William Ford III

"Will Ford is the founder of Hilkiah Ministries. Will is also Director of the Marketplace Leadership Major at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. Will is best known for being the owner of a kettle pot used by slaves in his family for prayer. Forbidden to pray by their slave overseer, Will’s ancestors would pray underneath the kettle late at night to muffle their voices. Turns out that they were not praying for their freedom after all, but the freedom of the next generation.

Will uses this prayer bowl as a catalyst for gathering groups together for prayer and teaches on intercession, unity and revival. He believes that it was the prayers of a godly remnant of African American, Native American and White Christian abolitionist that brought revival to America and brought the demise of slavery. Will teaches that since his ancestors were Christians, not only is this part of his heritage, but every Christian, because of our unity in Christ. He also teaches that because of Christians in the Marketplace, revival transformed society and ended slavery.

Will has traveled throughout the U. S., speaking in churches, conferences, and conducting prayer journeys. He is a conference speaker and a privileged participant in prayer and speaking at The Call. Will has been interviewed by CBS, featured on The 700 Club and also in Christian magazines. He is co-aurthor along with Dutch Sheets of the book, “History Makers: Your Prayers Have Power To Heal The Past and Shape The Future,” released by Regal / Gospel Light Publishing Co. in 2004. He is also the author of ”Created For Influence: 2nd Edition: Transforming Culture From Where You Are,” published by Baker / Chosen Books, set for release in August 2014.

He is married to Dehavilland Ford, and is a proud father of Amanda, Joshua, Benjamin and Samuel."