The
group’s pastor, Elder Mackey, relocated from New Jersey, and Gateway to Heaven
Church was born. Notable members include: Mother Daisy Tweety, Mother Queen Jones,
Deacon David McInnis Senior, Evelyn Terry, Eddie Stephenson, Kaylin Brice, and
Willie Brice. Although the church was growing in number, the group had no place
to worship. Services were held in a building located on Camp Bethune St
reet. Deacon David McInnis Senior, answered the Lord’s call to minister the gospel, and
was installed as pastor of the church in 1976. The church was renamed St. Stephenson Pentecostal Church, under the leadership of Household of Faith
Ministries, led by Bishop A. Foxworth Senior. However, the major task of building
a sanctuary devoted to God and His word was not yet realized. Transition and change begin to flow toward the ministry. Church members
relocated, and ministers left the church to start new ministries. These changes
forced St. Stephenson Pentecostal Church to think about the future, the church’s
mission, and needs. The decision was made to continue the ministry under the
leadership of Pastor David McInnis Senior, and to withdraw from the Household of
Faith Ministries. Pastor David McInnis Senior was elevated to Bishop, and
through his love for the ministry he opened the doors of his home to the church. Stephenson Pentecostal Church was now an independent ministry. In 1999, a ground breaking ceremony was held and construction began to build a
sanctuary at 2025 Haines Street, Charlotte, NC. In 2001, Bishop David McInnis
Senior turned the leadership of the church over to Prophetess Kaylin Brice, and
she was ordained as pastor. Additional members joined the church. Stephenson Pentecostal Church experienced change once again. In 2005,
the City of Charlotte initiated eminent domain proceedings to acquire the
church building and land located at 2025 Haines Street, Charlotte, NC. Pastor Adam Culp opened the doors of his church, God’s House of Zion, and
St. Stephenson Pentecostal Church was provided a temporary place to worship. Under the leadership of Pastor Kaylin Brice, the church acquired a sanctuary
located at 286 Office Drive SW, Concord, NC. On July 25, 2010, the sanctuary
was ordained and dedicated to the glory of God and His word. Today we give all thanks to God for His blessings and grace. We look forward to
servicing the community, through the principals of Jesus Christ, and teaching the
true word of God. We welcome you to visit and join us in celebrating the gift of
Jesus Christ.
