Dr. Lance D. Watson is a three time Summa Cum Laude graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan from which he holds the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling.

He is a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University from which he holds a Master of Divinity and a Summa Cum Laude Graduate of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He has also earned his doctoral degree at United Theological Seminary where he had the distinction of serving as an adjunct professor while working on his degree.

His achievements and recognitions are noteworthy. He has been honored as an Outstanding Contributor to Education, an Outstanding Communicator and Minister of the Year, as well as an African American Role Model by several organizations. He is listed in Who's Who in Religion and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

He serves as Senior Dr. of the Saint Paul's Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia and chief visionary for its corporate affiliates, “Destiny Child Development Center, Destiny Center for the Performing Arts, Charisma Books and Gifts, Perfect Placement, At Your Service, Saint Paul’s Community Foundation, NIA, Inc. of Greater Richmond, Positive Power Media Group” and “Destiny Christian Academy” serving children in grades 1-8.

He is also the host of the telecast “Positive Power” seen locally on WTVR – Channel 6 and nationally on TV ONE Network. Saint Paul’s has been noted by the Virginia General Baptist Association as one of the fastest growing churches in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This young, progressive and forward-looking congregation for "People On the Grow" serves as the spiritual home for more than 10,000 persons and supports mission and ministry causes around the globe. To keep pace with its rapid growth, Saint Paul's has acquired and constructed a 120,000+ square foot campus on 47 flowing acres of land to house its expanded ministry, mission and media operations and opened a second location in Spring, 2006 in South Richmond.

Born in Detroit, Michigan. He is married to Rosemary Wilder, a noted and world traveled singer and together they parent three children, Lance, Rachel and Damon. A gifted communicator, teacher and author; his works include, "Being Healthy From Now On," "Maximize Your Edge: Navigating Life’s Challenges” and the soon to be released, “That Was Then, This is NOW!” available through all major bookstores.