Department Leaders

Pastor David Stephens
Senior Pastor & Friendship Group Director

David D. Stephens became the Pastor of what was then known as Eastside Apostolic Church in 1971 – the same year he graduated from Michigan State University. He was the pastor while still single – and  provided transportation to and from Church to his small congregation. David Stephens is the son and grandson of men who founded and pastored churches in the Mid-Michigan, area for over 70 years. He
himself has pastored in Lansing for over 40 years. Before becoming a full time pastor, he worked several years as a social worker in the areas of Emergency Services, Child Protective Services and Family Services. He is the consummate shepherd, going out of his way to touch every member, guest, and the surrounding community. Pastor Stephens is married to Kathryn Roberts Stephens, and has two sons: David and Nathanael Stephens.

 

 

Kathy Stephens, MA, LLPC
Pastor’s Wife and Church Administration

Kathryn Stephens serves Life Christian Church in counseling married couples and coordinating women’s activities. She holds a B.A. in Music and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Kathy is married to Reverend David Stephens, and has been blessed with two sons, Nathanael and David.

 

 

 

 

 

Associate Pastor, Rev. Philip Ewing
Prayer Director and Home Bible Study Director

Associate Pastor, Philip Ewing, is a prayer warrior. Every weekday he’s at the Church at an early hour communicating with God. Pastor Ewing not only encourages prayer – but leads the way. He leads a men’s prayer meeting on the third Saturday of the month.

He and is wife, Pat Ewing, also teach the Welcome to the Family class at 9:30am on Sunday mornings and many Bible studies.

 

Senior Pastor Elect, Rev. Nathan Bryan

Pastor Nathan Bryan, has obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Theology.  He is very passionate about ministry and is excited for what God has planned at Life Christian Church.  His wife, Katie Bryan, is the Music Director and Church Secretary.  She manages the day-to-day operations of the church office, manages church finances, and maintains church records.  Her responsibilities also include: bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, church calendar publications, rental of facilities, musician, scheduling events and meetings.  They have two children, Zach and Tyler.

 

Rev. Matt & Kelly Dunham
Minister and Youth Leaders

At Connect Student Ministries, you can connect with other students like yourself!  This group is for grades 6 – 12.  Youth service is currently held on Sundays at 9:45am.  Other activities that our youth participate in are retreat weekends, large group events for sectional or statewide youth events, and church camps during the summertime.

 

Rose Dunham
Sunday School Superintendent

Rose Dunham has been a public school teacher for 35 years and has 16 additional educational teaching certificates. Rose joined the Life Christian Church leadership team in 2010 as Children’s Sunday School Superintendent which ministers to children ages 3-11. Life Christian Church Sunday School teachers are very dedicated and continually rise above the call of duty. To ensure the safety of our children, those who work with children must agree to undergo a background check. Rose has certainly built a quality children’s program at Life Christian Church.

 

 

 

Brian & Janice Collins – International Directors
Janice Collins – New Member Care & Outreach
Brian & Janice Collins are very passionate about God and reaching our community. They, along with their children, are a tremendous blessing to Life Christian Church.

David Walsh
Usher/Greeter Director

Dave is filling the role of head usher and leads our ushers & greeters to greet and seat our guests, receive the offering, maintain order, monitor our parking lot and facilities, and address any special needs of our guests.