Anton R. Williams Launches New Center to Bridge Traditions Through Reformed Confessions

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - July 17, 2026 - PRLog -- A new initiative aimed at sharing the theological wealth of Reformed Confessions with the broader Christian world has been launched under the leadership of veteran Michigan executive Anton R. Williams

The Center for Confessionally Reformed Faith and Practice will focus on increasing the utilization of Reformed Confessions, highlighting their distinct benefits to wider Christianity, academia, and modern society.

The Center operates on the premise that while Reformed Christianity possesses a unique legacy, it shares considerable theological overlap with Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and other Protestant traditions. Anchored in the biblical framework of Ephesians 4:1-11, the Center represents a specialized joint effort between two regional organizations: Anton Williams Holding Company (AWHC) of Kalamazoo and GMNF Global Mission Society of Grand Rapids.

Integrating Business Leadership with Global Social Services

The foundation of the new Center relies directly on the distinct corporate capabilities and civic networks of its backing organizations:

•    Anton Williams Holding Company (AWHC): Established in 2016 by Anton R. Williams, AWHC acts as an asset management and investment platform. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, the company controls a diverse commercial portfolio spans across real estate, timber, energy assets, commodity derivatives, and private equity investments. It provides critical corporate funding and operational resources to support global non-profit initiatives.

•    GMNF Global Mission Society: Originally established as the Global Missions Network Foundation in 2018, GMNF is a multi-denominational social services organization. Supported by the Anton Williams Trust, the agency supports tens of thousands of missionaries across 200 countries. Its internal operations focus on prison outreach, refugee support, healthcare, elderly care, and counseling programs that integrate psychology and theology.

Personal Background of Founder Anton R. Williams

Center founder Anton R. Williams is a 9th-generation businessman whose family commercial lineage in the United States dates back to the 1760s. His ancestral legacy includes David Williams, who built early real estate and timber operations in the Mississippi-Louisiana territory, as well as antebellum entrepreneur Archie P. Williams, who expanded family holdings into the oil and gas sector during the early 20th century.

As a dedicated member of the Christian Reformed Church—a tradition with a long history of establishing structural agencies to benefit civic society—Anton R. Williams brings a personal commitment to cross-denominational collaboration. Under his guidance, the Center will use Reformed theological frameworks to promote unity, deeper academic dialogue, and uniform communal support across differing worldview perspectives.

About the Center for Confessionally Reformed Faith and Practice

The Center for Confessionally Reformed Faith and Practice promotes the appreciation and cross-denominational utility of Reformed Confessions. By pairing historical theological study with active corporate stewardship, the Center serves global Christian communities, academic institutions, and modern society.

Media Contact:

GMNF Global Mission Society

Grand Rapids, MI

Email: hr@gmnf-inc.org

Phone: 616-406-5714

Website: http://www.gmnf-inc.org