Senior Pastor Byron Stephenson, of West Orlando Christian Center COGIC, takes on the belief that “while tradition is important, it is imperative to recognize God’s move and His will for His people at this time.”
Full disclosure, Pastor Stephenson is one of my former customers. I had a chance to sit down with him for an interview.
Pastor-how long have you been in the ministry?
13 years
Who would you consider your greatest influence or mentor to you as a pastor?
G.E. Patterson and Bishop Jerry Macklin from California for his challenging ideas and pulpit protocol
What is your greatest joy as a pastor?
Seeing the Word of God change lives.
If you were not a Pastor what line of work would you be in?
Pastor Stephenson said VP of a corporation. (I have no doubt with his leadership abilities he would be the CEO in no time.)
When was West Orlando founded?
1934
What is the next big event at West Orlando Christian?
Vacation Bible School in June 17-21, 2013
What is the one thing you would like people to know about your church? “This is the church for them.”
Is your church involved with the COGIC Mission 2013 Haiti Project?
Yes. Pastor Stevenson has been to Haiti twice. He is sincerely impressed with the worship of our Haitian brothers and sisters in Christ. You can find Pastor Byron D. Stevenson of West Orlando Christian Center COGIC (formerly Bay Street Church of God in Christ) at: 1301 East Bay Street in Winter Garden, Florida.
You can find their church online.
Watch a clip of him below:
