Rev. W.D. Willis has served the First Baptist Church of Jericho for over fifty years. Coming to FBCJ in 1953, he led a revival and growth of a small body of believers to the construction and occupation of a new edifice in less than ten years as their pastor.  During his tenure as Senior Pastor of FBCJ, the Youth Revolution for Christ was founded along with Deacon James Hawkins. This outreach ministry still is vital to the youth teaching of South Jersey today.

After 30 years, Pastor Willis had a vision to see a new and growing church to meet the increasing needs of the people.  As a result, led by the Holy Spirit and much prayer, he decided to retire. After retirement he served in a number of church fellowships of South Jersey as Interim Pastor; iding those congregations to the selection of a new Pastor. In that capacity he came back and worked with FBCJ in the selection of its current pastor, Clabon Bogan. During the tenure of Pastor Bogan, Rev. Willis has served in the capacity of Assistant Pastor. Even at the age of 93, he is still active in the weekly worship services and Wednesday night prayer service.