Dr. Dwayne Waterford
Kingdom Educator & Kingdom Development Strategist
Dr. Dwayne Waterford is a Kingdom Educator, thought leader, and strategist dedicated to the education and alignment of the Ecclesia. His mission is to equip scholarly, competent, and empowered Kingdom leaders who are prepared to govern in both ministry and the marketplace with excellence, wisdom, and integrity.
As the visionary behind Raise the Standard, Dr. Waterford has established a comprehensive leadership platform designed to engage, impact, equip, empower, and deploy leaders at all levels. His work is grounded in the conviction that Kingdom leadership must be no-nonsense, effective, and executed with excellence—ensuring that leaders rise beyond mediocrity to fulfill their divine mandates.
A passionate advocate for transformation, Dr. Waterford is a catalyst for change, challenging believers to shift from outdated paradigms and embrace a mature, fortified, and faith-driven approach to leadership. His teachings emphasize the necessity of critical thinking and unwavering commitment to excellence in both personal and professional spheres.
2025 Theme: Raising the Standard – A Call to Excellence
Under the 2025 theme, "Raising the Standard – A Call to Excellence," Dr. Waterford is sounding a clarion call to reject mediocrity and pursue excellence at every level. This theme is more than a slogan—it is a mandate for leaders to refine how they think, work, and live, ensuring that their actions align with Kingdom principles.
Stay tuned for transformational training, dynamic leadership development, and strategic opportunities to invest in your ascension to excellence.
Born in Chicago, educated in Alabama, Dr. Dwayne Waterford now resides in Fayetteville, NC with His wife and four sons.