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 two (2) members, this life changing and impactful ministry has surpassed 1,500 members in 17 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.  He has also received a Masters of Practical Theology degree from Oral Roberts University, and complete his Doctorate of Ministry in May 2012.  

Pastor Stevens serves on the Executive Boards of the General Council of Pastors and Elders, the National Church Growth Conference of the Church of God in Christ, and as African American Outreach Director for Christians United for Israel (CUFI).

He has gained local and national recognition through his many accomplishments, some of which include:

• Author of Restoring the Order of Spiritual Fathers and Sons . (MAS 2010)

• Interviewed as a special guest on Praise The Lord (TBN) (February & October 2010 )

• Interviewed as a special guest on the 700 Club (CNN) (October 2009)

• Panelist at the Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion (Orlando, FL) (September 2009)

• Interviewed as special guest on The Michael Baisden Show (August 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) - 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)

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 and Cape Town, South Africa.  He is married to his college sweetheart, Sharon, and together they have been blessed with three children, Michael Anthony Jr., Matthew Courtlin, and Charisma Lindsey.