Stephanie serves as the New Believers Pastor at The Belonging Co, a thriving church community in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is dedicated to guiding individuals as they take their first steps in faith. With a deep passion for discipleship, she helps new believers build a strong spiritual foundation, navigate their faith journey, and find meaningful connection within the church. Her heart is to see people not only encounter Jesus but also become firmly rooted in their identity in Christ and engaged in a thriving church community.

Beyond her pastoral role, Stephanie has been a key voice in church conferences and leadership gatherings, including The Belonging Co Conference, where she has led breakout sessions on discipleship, prayer ministry, and fostering a welcoming environment for those exploring faith. She brings both practical wisdom and spiritual insight, equipping churches to effectively disciple new believers and create spaces where people feel seen, known, and empowered to grow.

Stephanie is passionate about helping pastors and church leaders cultivate Spirit-led, life-giving communities that prioritize both deep theological roots and an atmosphere where the Holy Spirit moves freely. She understands the challenges pastors face in integrating new believers into the life of the church and offers both encouragement and strategic guidance on how to walk alongside them effectively.

Her experience in discipleship, leadership, and church integration makes her a trusted voice for pastors looking to strengthen their ministries and build faith-filled communities that help believers—both new and seasoned—flourish in their walk with Christ.

Mark was born into the church's life in 1968. He was born and raised in Elkton, Maryland. He attended and served Leeds United Methodist church for 32 years. He grew in faith through great teaching, sacraments, service, and witness. There, he got the call to be a worship leader. 

In 1998, he was searching for more. He felt that the ministry was dry and just going through the motions. He attended an Aldersgate Conference in Dallas, TX. There, he experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit moving in a way described in the New Testament during Pentecost. He saw and felt the love of the Father like he had never experienced before. It reminded him of the scriptures where Paul asked believers: “Have you received the Holy Spirit?” His answer was like theirs; he didn’t know there was a Holy Spirit. That experience took him on a journey serving the ministry of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries (ARM). Through the years, he has had the opportunity to serve in many aspects of the ministry, including A/V, Youth, Onsite coordinator for conferences, Local Church renewal events, and worship leading. 

In 2000, he, his wife Betty, and son Christopher moved to Tennessee to be closer to the ARM headquarters and serve as a music director at a local Methodist church. In 2001, the Lord opened the opportunity to serve as a worship leader and lay local pastor at another local Methodist church in the area.  

In October 2015, the Lord led the ministry to elect Mark as the Chief Executive Officer of ARM. Following the Lord's leading, he accepted that position. He continues to serve in leading Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, equipping and encouraging God’s people to live empowered by the Holy Spirit.