Stephen Chandler is an American pastor, motivational speaker, and author. He serves as the senior pastor of Union Church in Maryland.

Biography

Stephen Chandler was born in 1985 in the United States. He comes from a strong Christian background, and his father, Ron Chandler, was a minister who founded New Life International Fellowship. Stephen took over the church, leading to the establishment of Destiny Harvest Church.

Although there’s limited information about his family, he grew up with his siblings in Maryland and experienced the loss of his mother at a young age.

Age

Pastor Chandler was born in 1985.

Education

Chandler went to the University of Maryland, College Park, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics.

Family Life

Zai Chandler is Stephen’s wife and partner, and they’ve been married for nine years. They have three lovely children named Zoe, Roman, and Jade. The couple got engaged in February 2013 and tied the knot in August of the same year.

Pastor Zai Chandler hails from Sierra Leone, where her family embraced Christianity through missionaries. Despite their diverse backgrounds, the couple shares a common passion for helping people fulfill their purpose. With over 28 years of ministry experience, they’ve dedicated their lives to assisting others in finding fulfillment.

Ministry

Pastor Stephen Chandler is the senior pastor of Union Church in Maryland. Before leading Union Church, Stephen and his wife, Zai, served as pastors at Destiny Harvest Church for a decade.

Pastor Ron Chandler, Stephen’s grandfather, founded New Life International Fellowship in 1997. In the same community, Bishop Rollins, Jimmy Rollins’ father, established Living Waters Worship Center in 1994.

In 2011 and 2012, the sons, Pastors Stephen Chandler and Jimmy Rollins, took over their fathers’ churches, creating i5 City Church and Destiny Church. These churches, known for vibrant cultures and a commitment to whole families connecting with God, grew significantly.

In 2020, after prayer and guidance, Pastors Stephen and Jimmy merged Destiny Church and i5 City Church to form Union Church on April 4th, 2021. The establishment of Union Church is based on Psalm 133:1, emphasizing the blessings of unity.

Today, Pastor Stephen leads Union Church, recognized as the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach magazine. His focus on people, systems, and culture has led to thousands in weekly attendance and tens of thousands joining online every week.

Stephen Chandler Books

Stephen Chandler, the senior pastor of one of the fastest-growing churches in America, is also an author. He wrote a book called “Stop Waiting for Permission: Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius.”

This book is designed to help you uncover the keys to unlock your unique calling and activate your God-given strengths. It guides you in identifying what’s holding you back, discovering your unique genius, maximizing your God-given greatness, and living in your purpose with perseverance.

The book will be published by Waterbrook Publishing House, which is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Sermons

Here are some of pastor Stephen’s inspiring and life changing sermons:

1. Called Out
2. The Father I Never Knew
3. The Eye of the Beholder
4. I Wasn’t Left, I Lingered
5. Why Does God Allow Storms
6. No One Really Wants Love
7. The Power of Alone
8. The Blessing of A Closed Door
9. Don’t Wife Her
10. It Was on Purpose

Net Worth

Pastor Chandler’s salary is not publicly disclosed. However, his main source of income comes from his full-time ministry.

Social Media

You can follow Pastor Stephen Chandler on the below social media platforms:

1. Instagram: @stephenrchandler
2. Twitter: @pastorstephen