Our Team

John Williams, President

John is a native of Brunswick, Georgia with a BS in Mathematics from Morehouse College. John had his entrepreneurial mindset and prowess even while in college. He has since started several businesses and is currently both a licensed General Contractor and a Real Estate Broker in the State of Georgia. In addition, John was for 29 years a full time staff member of The Gathering Place, most recently Director of Youth Ministry.
The Gathering Place is a non-denominational leadership development organization established to help reach students with the gospel of Jesus Christ, equip them to be effective Christian leaders, and send them out to impact their communities and the world.
It was as a general contractor that John first came to know Hand in Hand of Glynn and our mission. As our relationship grew, we at Hand in Hand began to envision John’s leadership role at The Grove at Correll Commons. John eventually understood and shared our vision. We are blessed to have his energy and enthusiasm surround our residents.
John and Kelly, his wife of 35 years, have three sons John Jr, Jarvis, Jamel and one daughter Janae. John Jr and Jarvis are educators in Brunswick and Atlanta, respectively, while Jamel and Janae are working in corporate America in Atlanta, Ga. .John and Kelly are the proud grandparents of three girls and recently, their first grandson.
John continues to serve as the pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Brunswick, Ga. “Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is what I am most passionate about.”

Takiela Langley, Program Manager

Takiela Langley our Program Manager has most recently served on the staff of Safe Harbor where she helped applicants for our program fill out applications and competed their” vulnerability assessments”, so that we at Hand in Hand are housing those most vulnerable. Takiela’s expertise on the Coordinated Entry System and the sub system called Client Track, uniquely qualify her for our Program Manager position where she will be responsible to track the progress of our residents throughout their time at The Grove at Correll Commons. From their acceptance into our program through the classes, courses and experiences offered, she will keep records of their engagement and the usefulness of our programs. Additionally, Takiela’s leadership has been exhibited through her monthly Homeless Coalition Meetings where she was the primary organizer and coordinator of the speakers and the dialogue for all the Homeless Coalition participants. She personally reached out to those in the Community who were engaged with helping the homeless and her knowledge of the offered programs and the available resources will be of enormous benefit to our residents. Takiela began as our Resident Care Coordinator in an advanced case worker role, but she has recently stepped into the role of Program Manager, coordinating all the classes and programs that we are bringing to The Grove for the benefit of our residents. This is a perfect fit since Takiela for many years was a teacher of Life Skills, and Barriers to Employment as well as a Head Start and grade school teacher. Besides her obvious heart for the under-served and under-represented, Takiela’s heart is with her two school-aged boys. We feel most fortunate to have her on board at The Grove. Takiela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Valley State University in Fort Valley Ga, as well as a Masters Degree in Institutional Technology and Online Teaching from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga.

Sheila Howard, Resident & Volunteer Coordinator

Sheila Howard is a Certified CNA with extensive experience in providing care and compassion to those in need. She worked in various nursing homes across Brunswick, Georgia, and St. Simons Island, positively impacting the lives of countless individuals.
In 1983, Sheila became a Lead Supervisor at Amelia Island Plantation, showcasing her exceptional leadership skills and fostering a harmonious work environment.
In 2019, driven by her desire to make a greater impact, she founded the “Wall of Worship Impact Ministry,” catering to the needs of the homeless population in Brunswick and offering support and solace.
Sheila joined FaithWorks in 2019 as the Assistant Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations for the homeless population, and witnessing the transformative power of compassion. She is known to many of the homeless of Brunswick and many of the Residents of The Grove at Correll Commons found their way to us through Sheila.
Currently, she serves as the Resident & Volunteer Coordinator at Hand in Hand of Glynn, where she provides comprehensive support to those formerly homeless who are now housed at The Grove at Correll Commons. Her role as a volunteer coordinator helps bridge the gap between compassion and support, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those residents we serve.