Our Pastor & Leaders | Harvest Time Christian Fellowship

Vincent J. Stevens is the founder and Pastor/Teacher of the Harvest Time Christian Fellowship Church located in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.

Ordained in 1985 by Pastor Reid Prettyman of True Light Community Ministries, Vincent has walked in the calling of the teaching ministry dedicated to addressing critical issues affecting the believers spiritual and character development.

Vincent and his wife of 29 years, Stephanie, offer leadership and hope to the local church, and they are the proud parents of three children, Onaje, Njeri and Tiamoyo.

Stephanie Stevens, affectionately known as Niambi, is the founder of “From the Heart Women’s Ministry” and “Women United for His Glory”. These ministries are an extension of her sincere desire to minister to the needs of women and to see them changed for the glory of God. Her vision and calling is to minister to women throughout the world that they may be healed, whole and fruitful vessels of His glory.

In 1978, Stephanie embarked upon a quest to find the meaning of her birth name, in an effort to further identify meaning in her life. Finding minimal results, she decided to turn to an African name book where she found the name “Niambi.” “Niambi” is Swahili for “melody,” a befitting name for the woman who keeps a melody in her heart and a song on her lips. Stephanie established “From the Heart Women’s Ministry” in 1992. Accepting the call, she has traveled to various ministries throughout the tri-state area, as well as overseas, including Africa, Europe, Israel, and Haiti, compelling women to a stronger and more intimate relationship with God. Several years later this ministry was expanded to include “Women United for His Glory” in 2004. Stephanie realizes that this ministry is the response to a vision seen at the age of 16 where she saw herself ministering to a stadium full of women. As a result of her leadership and servitude, she has led the way in organizing and hosting her fourth annual Women’s conference in Philadelphia.

Stephanie has served the Lord for over 34 years. Her current role involves serving in the ministry along side her husband, Vincent J. Stevens, Pastor of Harvest Time Christian Fellowship located in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. It is within this role that she serves faithfully in overseeing the Worship team, where she takes great joy in singing praises to the Lord and exhorting others to deeper levels of worship before the Lord. Due to her heart-felt love towards women, she ministers monthly to various groups of women, including a women’s fellowship, Virtuous Women, for married ladies, and Esther Company which is held for single ladies. Stephanie is an intercessor, anointed in the prophetic and lives a life of worship before God.

Stephanie and Vincent, married for 29 years, are the proud parents of three children – Onaje, Njeri and Tiamoyo – who, like their parents, love and serve the Lord with their giftings and talents.

Berry, Troy

In 1991, Troy joined Harvest Time Christian Fellowship (HTCF) under the leadership of Pastor Vincent Stevens. It was at Harvest Time that Troy received most of his training, experiences and development as a Christian. As a member of HTCF, he has served in many areas including: Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Maintenance Ministry and the Worship Team. Troy serves as an elder, leader of the Bible Institute and Worship musician.

Hutcherson, Irvin

Irvin Hutcherson was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Since joining Harvest Time Christian Fellowship, Irvin has served in the following areas: Tape Ministry, Worship Team, Evangelism and Outreach, Maintenance, Intercessory Prayer, Men's Ministry, Professional Development, and the Seniors Ministry. Currently, Irvin is the head of Security. Although his parents made sure he was familiar with the purpose of the church from a young age, it was not until the age of 21 that Irvin made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and received Him as Lord and Savior.

Hutcherson, Lisa

Since becoming a member of HTCF, Lisa has served on the Worship Team, Administrative Team, Children's Ministry, Women United For His Glory conference committee, Media Ministry, Maintenance Team, Community Development Team.

Lee, Joseph

Joseph Lee was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1994, while attending an annual Promise Keeper's Men's Conference, Joseph Lee was convinced that Jesus Christ is Lord. He made a dramatic shift in his life and committed his life to the Lord. Since 1994, Joseph has served on the Maintenance Team, Children's Ministry, Evangelism Team, Youth Ministry and the Worship Team. At the present time, Joseph serves as an elder and leader of the Gatekeeper's Men's Ministry.

Lee, Regina

Regina Lee was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. In 1995, shortly after joining Harvest Time Christian Fellowship, she became a born-again Christian. Throughout the last decade, Regina has served on the Maintenance Team, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Hospitality Team and Worship Team. She is also a member of the women's conference committee.

Thurman, Ezechial

Ezechial Thurman is a native of the Midwest where he grew up on a farm near Ellsinore, Missouri. He was raised in the Church and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. Lacking discipleship, he strayed from his Christian walk during his college years. In 1997, Ezechial recommitted his life to Christ and began a diligent pursuit to seek first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness. While at Harvest Time, he has served in various areas of ministry including: Worship Team, Prayer Ministry, Men's Ministry, Evangelism Team, Children/Youth Ministry, and Maintenance Ministry. Ezechial also serves as an Elder.

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