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About Rich Stevenson

Rich is the Executive Director of The Malachi Network (www.malachinetwork.org), a ministry focused on making the name of the LORD great among the nations. This network serves young leaders in missions and church planting. He also serves as Executive Pastor at Wesley Church in Quarryville, PA. And in the summer, you can find him leading Avalon Beach Church in Avalon, NJ. Prior to his present ministry, Rich pastored in Southern New Jersey, planted a church in Wilmore, KY, established a network of churches, served as an adjunct professor at Asbury College. Rich is the author of five books: Secrets of the Spiritual Life—10 Lessons from the One Thing Passages (Baker Books, 2003) A Voice from Home—The Words You Long to Hear from Your Father (WaterBrook Press, 2005) Let’s Dance – A New Way of Relating to Jesus (1elevenmedia, 2017) 40 Days of Easter – Walking with Jesus from the Resurrection to the Ascension (1elevenmedia, 2017) Scattered Sheep – For Those Prone to Wander (1elevenmedia, 2017) He graduated from Asbury College in 1984 with a BA degree in Philosophy of Religion and Asbury Theological Seminary in 1987 with a Master of Divinity degree. In 2010, Rich received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Union Biblical Seminary in Yangon, Myanmar. Rich has been married to Tania since 1982 and they have been blessed by amazing children and grandchildren.

Most Significant Spiritual Shift in 30 Years

I started church ministry when I was 20 years old as a student pastor in Eastern Kentucky.  For 30+ years I have tried to be faithful in sharing the love of Jesus.  I have been a broken leader ministering to … Continue reading

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St. Francis Never Said It

St. Francis of Assisi is often quoted as saying:  “Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” The problem?  He probably never said it.

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Without Him

What Will You Do Without Him? Frances R. Havergal (1836-1879) I could not do without Thee, O Saviour of the lost! Whose precious blood redeemed me, At such tremendous cost. Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, Thy precious blood must be My … Continue reading

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Christmas Presence – Zach and Meghan Stevenson Sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing!

We hope you enjoy this great Christmas Carol written by Charles Wesley.  Zach and Meghan Stevenson sing this great hymn of worship and Rich Stevenson closes with a prayer of benediction. We hope that this special Worship and Prayer experience … Continue reading

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Christmas Presence – A Prayer that You FEEL Your Worth

As the music to O Holy Night plays, listen to this prayer. We believe that you can feel your worth because of Christ’s love for you during this sacred season. Lord, give us the THRILL of hope. . . (Just … Continue reading

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