First United Brethren Church

Marc Stephenson, was born & raised in Oil City, PA. On a Friday night in 1991, Marc surrendered his heart to God at a Billy Graham Crusade. But it wasn’t until 1994, when the relationship with Jesus truly began while camping at Seneca Hills Bible Camp. Over the next several God began to mold and shape Marc’s heart for an adventure no one ever expected.

Marc attended IUP (Indiana University of PA) to study music. There he met Sue and they were married in July 1999. While at IUP, God placed a call on Marc’s heart to pursue ministry. Marc graduated from IUP in 1997 and responded to God’s call. Marc graduated with his Masters of Divinity in 2003.

Through the years, Marc has been involved in youth ministry and he still loves seeing youth grow in their walks with Jesus Christ. After 12 years in youth ministry, Marc followed the Holy Spirit and accepted a Lead Pastor role in Chambersburg, PA. Marc has never seen this as a “step up” from youth ministry, but a lateral shift. Now, in this season of life, they enjoy seeing many of our former youth raising their own families.

Marc & Sue have 4 growing children: Isaiah, Bekah, Alycn, & Ariyah. Together as a family, they enjoy playing games, camping, playing with their pup Remi, riding bikes, sledding, and well, … just being a family.

In January of 2019, the Holy Spirit opened the door for Marc & the family to move to New Castle, PA where Marc accepted the Lead Pastor position at First UBiC Church. It has been an amazing blessing to be a part of the First UB family and to do life together. Seeing the move of the Holy Spirit through His people has been amazing to be a part of!