Rev. Dr. Koasina L. Williams, PhD

I became ordained to expand my ability to serve others during some of life's most meaningful transitions. Throughout my career and personal experiences, I have been drawn to supporting individuals and families through milestones, challenges, healing, and celebration. Becoming an ordained minister allows me to provide ceremonies and guidance that honor each person's unique journey while creating inclusive and meaningful experiences.

I was born and raised in Arkansas and currently reside in Sherwood. My roots in Arkansas have given me a deep appreciation for community, family, resilience, and service to others.

My goal is to provide compassionate, inclusive, and personalized services that help individuals and families celebrate important life events. Whether officiating a wedding, facilitating a handfasting ceremony, offering premarital guidance, or providing support during times of loss, I hope to create meaningful experiences that reflect each person's values, beliefs, and traditions.

I am a non-denominational minister who welcomes individuals from diverse faith traditions, spiritual paths, and cultural backgrounds. My approach is centered on respect, inclusion, and creating meaningful ceremonies that reflect the beliefs and values of those I serve. I am comfortable conducting secular, spiritual, interfaith, and non-denominational ceremonies.

I provide inclusive, culturally respectful, and personalized ceremonies that honor each couple's unique story, values, beliefs, and traditions. My background in counseling and advocacy helps me create a welcoming environment where couples feel heard, respected, and celebrated. I strive to balance professionalism, warmth, and personalization in every ceremony.

My premarital counseling approach is grounded in empathy, communication, relationship education, and trauma-informed practices that help couples build healthy foundations for marriage. I provide a supportive space where couples can explore expectations, strengthen communication skills, and address concerns before entering marriage.

I am based in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and primarily serve Central Arkansas, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Conway, Benton, Bryant, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Maumelle, Cabot, and surrounding communities. I routinely travel throughout a 50-mile radius and am also available to travel beyond that area for weddings, handfasting ceremonies, pet memorial services, and other special events throughout Arkansas and neighboring regions. In addition to officiating services, I offer day-of coordination and ceremony decor & setup assistance to help ensure your event runs smoothly and reflects your vision. As a veteran, counselor, and advocate, I have a particular passion for serving military families, veterans, diverse communities, and individuals seeking ceremonies that are inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and personalized.

I proudly offer inclusive services for couples and families of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities, including same-sex marriages. My services include weddings, handfasting ceremonies, premarital counseling, and pet memorial services. As a veteran, counselor, and advocate, I strive to provide compassionate, personalized support while creating meaningful ceremonies and experiences that honor the unique stories, values, and traditions of those I serve.