Elder Stephen D. Banks, a native of Collins, Mississippi, is the eldest of three children to Evangelist Wilma Magee and George Banks on December 17, 1971. He now resides in Philadelphia, PA, where he has established his ministerial base. Raised in the city of Chester, PA, he served faithfully at the Grace Church of God in Christ, under the pastorate of District Superintendent Jerrold O. Weatherly, Sr. for sixteen years. While at Grace C.O.G.I.C., Stephen served on the local, district, state, and national levels of the C.O.G.I.C. music department, under the late Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. Upon receiving the higher call of the preached word, he prepared himself by working faithfully in the local church under his pastor, by being a major contributor to the church; and by preparing himself academically.

Attending both Morehouse College and Temple University majoring in English, Stephen is currently in application to attend Theological Seminary to attain his Master’s in Pastoral Counseling.

Most recently Stephen served as Executive Administrator at the Pilgrim Church of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, under the pastorate of His Grace, Bishop Alvin J. Crone and at Ford Memorial Temple, Philadelphia, PA, under the pastorate of Bishop Andrew J. Ford, II.

On October 17, 2004, the Lord manifested years of purposed destiny that bloomed to become the Kingdom Harvesters Family COGIC in the city of Chester, PA. It is not our desire or God’s plan to swell the church, but to prayerfully grow the church. God in His sovereignty has determined that worshippers of like mind and vision unite. He has arranged it so that men and women that wish to bridge the gap between the traditions of the past and the liberty found in the knowledge of Him come together. I must hasten to say that we have not discarded the traditions of the church; however, we have freed ourselves of those restrictive measures that are not biblically based.

Elder Stephen Banks is motivated by challenge, adaptable to change, and new horizons, enjoys conquests set before him and continuously strives to obtain new achievements. He is loved by all who are touched by his unique way of reaching out. Most importantly, Elder Banks loves the Lord and the people of God. This man of God indeed has a “Word from the Lord” in this latter day.

Because God is the greatest power, we shall not be defeated. Pray as we Impart to the Saints and Impact the World.

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