Minister Sonya Galloway was born and reared in Camden, North Carolina, by her parents the late Benjamin Williams and Doris Sawyer Williams. During her childhood, she was very active at New Shiloh Baptist Church. In 2001, she joined University Park Baptist Church, under the leadership of Bishop Claude Richard Alexander, Jr. In 2003, Minister Galloway answered her call to the preaching ministry. On April 2, 2004, Minister Galloway preached her initial sermon and was licensed as a minister of the gospel.

Minister Galloway is a 2009 honors graduate of Gardner Webb University with a Master of Science in School Administration. She is a 1995 graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration. Minister Galloway also has a Meeting and Event Planning Certification from UNC Charlotte. Minister Galloway is currently employed with Rowan-Salisbury School System as an Assistant Principal at North Rowan Middle School. Minister Galloway is also First Lady of Dorsett Chapel Church: she is a Worship Leader and Ministry Leader of Intercessory Prayer and Women’s Ministry. Minister Galloway is a member of Omega Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and through this organization, Minister Galloway gives back in service to all mankind. Minister Galloway is grateful to be used by God to minister to his people and share the “Truth” the gospel. Minister Galloway’s favorite scripture is 2 Corinthians 12:9 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me”. She has been married twenty-four wonderful years to Pastor Rick Galloway and they have one daughter, Re’Niya Lynn.