Pastor Steve Chesney is the founder and Senior Pastor of Exousia Christian Fellowship, Inc., located in Sanford, NC. Pastor Chesney currently resides in Winston-Salem, NC with his lovely wife of 28 years, First Lady Tonya Chesney. They have two wonderful children, Kaitlyn Patrice (Cameron) and Stephen Xavier.
He has an MBA from Wake Forest University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Science and Technology from N.C. A&T State University in Greensboro, NC. He is on schedule to graduate in Spring 2021. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary in Camilla, GA. Pastor Chesney is employed as a Software Sales Account Manager in the high-tech industry and supports U.S. Intelligence and Department of Defense accounts.
Born the son of a dedicated Deacon (his father, Wilbur L. Chesney) and a devoted Elementary School Teacher (his mother, Shirley Stewart-Chesney), he accepted his call into public ministry in 1993, under the leadership of Dr. Robert L. Cook, New Birth Jerusalem Church of God in Christ. During this time Pastor Chesney also served as a soldier in the 5th Special Forces Group, Fort Campbell, KY.
Pastor Chesney graduated from Lee County Senior High School in Sanford, NC in 1989 and joined the U.S. Army directly after graduating High School. He later became a Staff Sergeant and served in the Gulf War – Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
He has been an Executive Pastor, Youth Pastor, Prison Ministry Chaplain, Praise and Worship Leader, Church Psalmist and has worked in various roles within the church throughout his life. He is also deeply passionate about academic excellence within the church and serving the community.
Above all, Pastor Chesney loves the Lord, is proud to be a Christian and is honored to serve the Body of Christ in the role of Pastoral Leadership.
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