On December 2, 2023, Rev. William Pierce was the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to his community. This award is endorsed by the White House President, Joe Biden, and Vice President, Kamala  Harris. In 2003 the President's Council and Service and Civic Participation founded the President's Volunteer Service Award to honor outstanding citizens giving their time to volunteer and help their community. Rev. Pierse also received an Honorary Doctor Degree in Divinity from Trinity International University of Business. 

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Rev. Pierce currently holds degrees in Christian Counseling, Marketing and Business. He recently completed his Master of Divinity degree from Bethel University. 

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Rev. Pierce is an Associate Pastor at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in North Minneapolis. He also serves as a member of the National Baptist Convention media team and is the vice-chair of the Minnesota State Baptist Ministerial Team. He is an assistant instructor at the Minneapolis College. He is also the founder and CEO of 2nd Chance Outreach, a 501c3 non-profit organization. The organization's primary focus is healthcare awareness, financial education, healthy living, family, prison ministry in the prison, mentoring young African American males, and to promote community development; which  brings to life their slogan “Using Art Form to Transform”. These art forms include, gospel concerts, plays, kids summer camps, back to school events, health and financial conferences, comedy shows, and many other community events. Rev. Pierce is also a promoter, producer, playwright, and actor.