Lead Pastor, Rev. Amanda R. McCarty was installed as the lead pastor of HWWC on April 6,2025 after the sudden passing of her husband and previous pastor Bishop William M. McCarty in January of 2025.
Prior to her installation as lead pastor she has worked alongside her husband in ministry for over twenty-five years at Healing Waters as an Assistant Pastor, the Women's Ministry Leader, Kids' Ministry director, worship team member, church administration, Care Groups Coordinator and more. She holds her Ordained Ministers License in the Church of God, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Counseling from Lee University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.
Pastor Amanda McCarty is currently working at the Hampton Newport News Community Services Board as a Resident in Counseling as well as pastoring the Healing Waters congregation. Her love for kid's ministry, women's ministry, counseling, helping others and administration is something that shines through her as she serves the body of Christ and the people of her community. Despite her and her family's recent loss, she remains faithful to the Lord, her calling, her family and God's ministry at Healing Waters Worship Center,
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 6-3:5 NIV
