INTRODUCING B A BLESSING EVENTS

Pastor C. Ernie Stevens
 
Elder Stevens was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Joyce and Clarence Stevens Jr. He grew up in Kennett Square and moved to Arizona in his early teens. In 1991 under the Pastorship of his mother, Pastor Joyce Stevens in Tucson, Arizona he surrendered to the call of the Lord, and was baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Elder Stevens preached his first sermon in 1993 titled, “No Reason to Fall for the Treason”.   He held many positions such as Board Member, Director of Latter Rain Conference, and Men’s Ministry President.
 
He married Laura Ann in 1997, and they have five children. Elder Stevens is a family man, and has given everyone in his home a nickname. Laura Ann “My Love”, Brandelyn “My Heart”, Tarayja “My Treasure”, Kiara, “My Affection”,  Kamare “My Pride”, and finally Karlese “My Joy”.  The family expanded when Brandelyn married Elder Kevron Tynes on Dec 12, 2008, and Pastor Ernie gained a “Son in Grace”  along with grandchildren Liam, Brea Tynes, and Ava Rose.  Kiara got married in 2018, and a new addition came along with baby Jayce Scott. The family continues to grow as Tarayja got married to Demrick Cook and they have a daughter named Sureya (Sunny).   
 
Elder Stevens attended Southern University in Louisiana, and he worked for Bank of America as a Fraud Investigator for several years.  He currently works for Lincoln University in Security, and is a student pursuing a Human Services degree.   The Lord called him to return to Pennsylvania in 2000, and he served faithfully under the leadership of Bishop Carl A. Turner Sr. at Highway Word of Faith Ministries in Newark, Delaware as the Youth Pastor.  Here Pastor Ernie gained guidance and leadership, and he worked enthusiastically and compassionately with the Youth at the Youth Retreat for many years. The Lord inspired him to write two gospel plays called, “My Brother’s Keeper”, and “I Want to Know What Love Is!” Pastor Clarence produced, directed, and acted in the productions of these plays, and “Make Me Over Again!” is his third production.
 
The Lord directed Pastor Stevens to start Brighter Way Ministries, and the first service was held in June 2009 at the Independence School in Newark, Delaware. Pastor Stevens has a vision to see individuals grow in the fullness of Christ experiencing the Joy of the Lord. Brighter Way Ministries was a place where ordinary people will found a “Brighter Way” through Jesus Christ. The Lord empowers him to teach and preach the Word of God.  In the fall of 2019, Pastor Erick Adams the Pastor of First Alliance Church in Hockessin DE and Pastor Clarence began praying together to seek what God was doing in their midst.  During these times of weekly prayer, God began to show them that He was on the move to bring the two churches together to form one church called "One in Christ Community Church." They had one passion and one goal to Love God, Love Others, and Build the Kingdom through the unity that we have in Jesus Christ Alone. The anointing intertwined with his knowledge of the word, his sense of humor and witty style captivates, and encourages people of all ages. He has a genuine love for God and His people. If you ask Elder Stevens about hia accomplishments, he would just simply state, “I’m a sinner saved by Grace!”