Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis is the Senior Pastor of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, located in urban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A native of Balitmore, Maryland, Rev. Curtis accepted the call to ministry at the age of 17. He possesses a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Morgan State University, a Master of Divinity Degree from the Howard University School of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Curtis' committment to excellence through education is directly attributable to his capabilities, not only as an anointed preacher of the gospel, but also an effective teacher in practical instruction.

In 1997, Reverend Curtis was called to the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since Dr. Curtis' arrival at Ararat, the church has grown both physically and spiritually. His ministry has led to several landmark events at Ararat, including the formation of a Community Development Corporation to minister to the Greater Pittsburgh area and the liquidation of the church mortgage in a one-day "Harvest Sunday" offering.

Dr. Curtis has emerged as one of the well known, spirit filled preachers of our time. His spiritual wisdom and influence has earned him participation in a nation "think-tank" with former President Clinton, inclusion in the book titled "Outstanding Black Sermons, Volume Four," by Dr. Walter S. Thomas, and the opportunity to minister in a municipality of political and community forums throughout the City of Pittsburgh.

Pastor Curtis serves on the board of the Urban League of Pittsburgh, is a member of the African American Leadership Committee, and is currently the Vice President of Hampton University's Minister's Conference.

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Rev. Curtis' preaching is featured on WAMO 860 AM each Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. In 2001, Dr. Curtis founded William H. Curtis Ministries in an effort to expand his ministry throughout the United States and abroad. Rev. Curtis' spiritual burden to bring lost souls to Christ and encourage spiritual maturation and intimacy with God drives his committment to spreading the gospel whenever the opportunity presents itself. Pastor Curtis' anointed, powerful, and life applicable preaching exemplifies that well known scripture, "well done, good and faithful servant!"

Rev. Curtis is married to the former Christine Y. Richardson, and they are the proud parents of one lovely daughter, Houston.