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A CM365 Hallelujah for Dr. Willie G. Hawkins & New Grace Kingdom Ministries

May 28, 2026·West Side of Chicago, IL
A John 13:34 Initiative

At CaringMatters365 we would like to celebrate those who are demonstrating the command to Love. We would like to give a hearty CM365 Hallelujah to the beautiful work performed by Dr. Willie G. Hawkins and the New Grace Kingdom Family!

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another."

— John 13:34

Dr. Willie G. Hawkins (right, in red) with members of the New Grace Kingdom Ministries family

Dr. Willie G. Hawkins (right) with the New Grace Kingdom Ministries family

About the Pastor

Pastor Willie G. Hawkins

Dr. Hawkins is the Pastor of New Grace Kingdom Ministries, which serves the West Side of Chicago. He previously served under Apostle H. Daniel Wilson. Dr. Hawkins is an innovative servant — teaching and preaching sermons of power, mercy, and hope. He has reached the hearts of those that want to know Christ in a very real way.

Pastor Hawkins is creative and he loves to sing for the Lord. He is an accomplished author and holds a Doctor of Christian Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary, along with a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Theology (Honors). Dr. Hawkins is also an alumnus of the Chicago Baptist Institute.

Doctor of Christian Counseling

Andersonville Theological Seminary

Master's in Theology (Honors)

Biblical Studies

Bachelor's in Theology (Honors)

Chicago Baptist Institute Alumni

Learn more about Dr. Hawkins' ministry:OutDare Community OutReach →
The West Side's Mother 23 — community outreach with New Grace Kingdom Ministries

The West Side's "Mother 23" — beloved community figure

Published Works

Books by Dr. Hawkins

Dr. Hawkins is a published author whose works inspire faith, leadership, and healing. His latest release, Don't Worry Be Healed, is a best seller. All titles are available on Amazon.

Feeding the Hungry

Food Pantry at New Grace Kingdom Church

Dr. Hawkins and the New Grace Kingdom Family don't just preach the Word — they live it. Their food pantry ministry is a tangible expression of Matthew 25, meeting the physical needs of their neighbors on the West Side of Chicago with grace and dignity.

Food Pantry hosted by Dr. Hawkins and New Grace Kingdom Church — community members receiving groceries on the West Side of Chicago

Food Pantry hosted by Dr. Hawkins and New Grace Kingdom Church — West Side of Chicago

Know Someone?

Nominate a Person or Organization

If you know of a person or organization who is honoring the Command to Love by Feeding the Hungry, Comforting the Sick, Clothing or Housing the Poor, or Visiting the Incarcerated — CaringMatters365 would like to hear from you!

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Love is a Verb. Let's Keep Moving.

Dr. Hawkins and New Grace Kingdom remind us that the Church is most powerful when it steps outside its walls. How will you honor the command to love today?