Your Journey Begins Here

There is an acronym, CREAM, which stands for “Cash Rules Everything Around Me.” While in today’s ever-evolving economic system it may not literally be cash that rules everything around you, financial stability remains the foundation for a healthy future.

Once you begin to understand that every decision you make carries a financial impact on your personal life or professional career, you will naturally begin to pause and consider the consequences before making critical decisions.

For example:

• Choosing between a hamburger or steak may seem like a simple health decision, but it also affects your finances due to cost differences.

• Who you marry can significantly impact your financial life because spouses may have very different views on handling income and spending.

• Your career choice determines your earning potential and lifestyle.

• Whether you start saving for retirement early, later, or not at all will shape your future financial independence — including whether you will have the freedom to work only when you choose.

Financial Literacy for Business & Ministry

If you own a business, you may love serving your clients, but without a solid understanding of your finances, your business will struggle to survive.

Likewise, if you serve as a financial executive in a nonprofit, you understand the importance of good stewardship in managing limited resources so the organization can fulfill its mission effectively.

K. W. Brown Ministries, Inc. is committed to holistic ministry — ensuring individuals are not only spiritually nourished but also equipped with the financial tools needed to steward the resources God provides.

Our Commitment to Financial Empowerment

The Financial Literacy arm of K. W. Brown Ministries, Inc. provides training in:

Personal Financial Management

We believe that when individuals become good stewards, they are better equipped to support and sustain ministry work.

Training includes:

• Budget creation and financial planning

• Saving and debt management

• Investing strategies

• Retirement planning

• Estate planning

Nonprofit & Church Financial Management

When ministries operate with strong financial principles and accountability systems, they can flourish and accomplish far more for the Kingdom.

Training includes:

• Understanding and preparing financial statements

• Financial software selection and implementation

• Payroll processing

• Cash flow management

• Accounts payable systems

• HR and benefits management

• Job description development

• Pastoral compensation planning

• Internal controls and accountability structures

Access to Ongoing Resources & Support

When you join the Financial Literacy Group, you will receive:

• Access to a comprehensive Resource Library

• Downloadable templates for immediate use

• Invitation-only events

• Live Zoom gatherings

• In-person training opportunities

Start Your Journey Today

Your investment in financial literacy is an investment in your future — empowering you to make wise decisions, build stability, and steward resources effectively for both personal success and Kingdom impact.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE

Classes focus on the management, stewardship, and oversight of all financial resources to build foundations for a healthy future for your personal households and/or your church or non-profit.

MEET OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY LEADERSHIP TEAM

ELDER DR. VALERIE KAY BROWN

Elder Dr. Valerie Kay Brown, a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, serves as the Executive Pastor Emeritus, working alongside Bishop Kim W. Brown. She is a dynamic leader, gifted in executive leadership, administration, and financial strategy—skills that significantly contributed to the remarkable growth and success of the Fellowship.

Dr. Brown’s leadership and impact have been recognized across the region.

She has served on numerous boards and received several honors, including:

• YWCA Women of Distinction Award (and former board member)

• Inside Business Women in Business Achievement Award

• Chesapeake Economic Development Authority (former member)

• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (former advisory board member)

• SunTrust Bank (advisory board member)

• CIVIC Leadership Institute (founding member)

• Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc. MLK Jr. Community Service Award

• Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) (award recipient and board member)

She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Dr. Valerie K. Brown is a 1974 graduate of Indian River High School and a 1978 graduate of Virginia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She became a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Virginia in 1980 and later received her Doctorate in Management from the Weatherhead School of Business at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2000.

Dr. Brown is the author of three insightful books:

She is married to Bishop Kim W. Brown, Presiding Prelate of The Mount Global Fellowship of Churches. Together, they are blessed with two children, Pastor James “LJay” Brown and Dr. Kimberly Williams, cherished in-laws Dr. Keshia Brown and Linwood Williams, Jr., and adored grandchildren James Emmanuel, Jaxon Emory, Kennedy Nicole, and Kaylyn Noelle.

Their shared passion for transformative ministry led to the founding of K.W. Brown International Ministries, Inc., an organization committed to fostering spiritual growth, leadership development, and empowerment.

• The Mis-Education of the Christian: Your Guide to Financial Freedom

• What’s in a Title: A New Leadership Paradigm

• You Can’t Do What.

DR. KIMBERLY BROWN WILLIAMS

With a heart to help those she is called to minister to through her God-given gifts, warm spirit, and infectious personality, Dr. Kimberly M. Brown Williams, or Dr. K as she is affectionately known, continuously works to make the world around her a better place. Kimberly credits receiving her foundation in community support and pouring into others to her parents who have displayed a strong sense of community and giving back. These pay-it-forward principles continue to hold key positions in Kimberly’s life as she lives by them daily.

A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, Dr. Kimberly serves as the Executive Pastor of The Mount Global Fellowship of Churches and Chief Financial Officer of Mt. Operations LLC. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree and Master of Science Degree, both in Accounting, from North Carolina A&T State University and Michigan State University, respectively. After spending two years working in public accounting with Big Four Accounting Firm, Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina, Kimberly felt it appropriate to return home to join the staff at the church her father has been graced to lead, The Mount. In 2019, she completed the Doctorate of Strategic Leadership Program at Regent University and most recently earned her license as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Virginia.

Dr. Kimberly enjoys participating in the community work her church is involved in, being a part of Visionaries for Change, a philanthropic organization designed to 

support charitable causes in the black community, and serving as the Treasurer on the board of Envision, Lead, Grow, a nonprofit organization instilling entrepreneurial skills into young girl bosses with the hope to eradicate challenges plaguing an underserved population.

Dr. K also has a passion for teaching financial literacy skills as well as helping single women navigate what can be a lonely and challenging life season. In 2023, she created Solace, a community for single women that meets monthly for bible study and fosters a sisterhood founded on Christ, personal growth, accountability, comradery, and support. Continuing to develop self is an important and ongoing facet of Kimberly’s daily life as she believes you should never stop learning and growing. 

Dr. Kimberly is married to the love of her life, Linwood Williams. The two welcomed their daughter, Kaylyn, in 2023 and their son, Lenox, in 2025. When not working, Dr. K enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, planning events, or sharing serene moments with her husband on the lake. Kimberly is excited to see all that God will do through their union to help progress His Kingdom.