Dr. Paul D. Stevens, Sr.

Dr. Paul D. Stevens, Sr., is a native of Westlake, Louisiana. He is a fourth-generation preacher born to the late Rev. Willie Stevens, Jr., and Rose Lee Stevens. Dr. Stevens accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. Both parents taught him the value and importance of prayer, education, hard work, and determination.

Dr. Stevens holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Houston Graduate School of Theology at Kairos University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary. He obtained a Master of Arts in Religion from the Houston Graduate School of Theology. Dr. Stevens is a graduate of the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He is also a certified Pastoral Care Specialist from the Ecumenical Center of Religion and Health, San Antonio, Texas.

In 1983, Dr. Stevens began his professional career in retail grocery sales with General Mills, Inc.

In that capacity, he fostered relationships with grocery chains/retailers in Houston, San Antonio,

and Southwest Louisiana, ultimately rising to Sales Manager during his sixteen-year tenure.

In 1984, Dr. Stevens accepted his call to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at the Riceville Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, under the leadership of the late Pastor J.D. Stevens.

In 1987, Dr. Stevens received his first pastorate, Bethel Baptist Church, in McAllen, Texas.

Dr. Stevens and his wife, Belinda, co-founded the Friendship North Baptist Church in Houston in 1994.

In 1998, Dr. Stevens was called to lead the newly organized New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Stevens is a prolific teacher, preacher, and lecturer, emphasizing discipleship, stewardship, and staff development. He is the past President of the Baptist Ministers Union of San Antonio and Vicinity. He serves on many local boards and agencies in the San Antonio area. He is also a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Dr. Stevens served as the Executive Director of Campus Ministry at St. Philips College from 2002 to 2012.

Dr. Stevens also authored four books: Pastor, Preachers, Leaders, and Teachers, Don’t Quit on Monday: Living Between the Sundays (2020), Where Do Pastors Go to Cry: Practical Principles You Won’t Learn in Seminary (2012), Your Church Can Be Healthy Too: Not Size but Substance (2009), and Finding a Pastor in the African American Church (2007).

Dr. Stevens is married to his lovely wife, Belinda. He is also a loving father to adult children. He and his wife are now enjoying the empty nest.