Pastor Michael A. Stevens, Sr. is a man of God who passionately pursues the promises of the Father in Heaven concerning life, success, and faithfulness. It was in 1994 that he founded the University City Church of God in Christ, formerly Full Gospel Fellowship. Beginning with only 2 members, this life changing and impactful ministry has surpassed 1,500 members in just 15 years of ministry.

He is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (1992) located in Greensboro, NC where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Political Studies. Additionally, he has received a Masters of Practical Theology degree from Oral Roberts University, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry at Oral Roberts University. Pastor Stevens serves on the Executive Boards of both the General Council of Pastors and Elders, the National Church Growth Conference of the Church of God in Christ as well as the African American Outreach Director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI) .

He has gained local and national recognition through his many accomplishments, including the following:

• Weekly Radio Broadcast aired on Praised 100.9 WPZE

• Interviewed as a special guest on CNN 700 Club for author recognition on Straight Up:  The Church’s Official Response to the Epidemic of Down Low Living (September 2009)

• Guest panelist for the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion (September 2009)

• Interviewed as a special guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) (July & September 2008) and the Word Network (August 2008)

• Author of No More Excuses: Creating a Culture in the Church That Reaches African-American Men. (Creation House, 2008)

• Keynote Speaker during the Centennial International Holy Convocation of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. (November 2007)

• Author of Straight Up: The Church’s Official Response to the Epidemic of Down Low Living. (Creation House, 2006) with a featured article in Charisma Magazine (June 2006)

• Featured and considered in Charisma Magazine article entitled “30 Emerging Voices: Who will lead the church in the next decade.” (August 2005)

• Host of “On the Mic with Pastor Mike” aired on Praise 100.9 WPZS and “The Michael Stevens Show” aired on News Talk 1110 WBT.

Furthermore, Pastor Stevens is committed to the discovery and development of personal purpose and positioning for the lives of young leaders. As a global visionary, Pastor Stevens has been privileged to preach coast-to-coast and abroad in such countries as Bermuda, Kenya, Belize, Israel, Peru, Cape Town, Venus and South Africa.

Pastor Stevens is married to his college sweetheart, Sharon, and together they have been blessed with three children, Michael Anthony Jr., Matthew Courtlin, and Charisma Lindsey.