Born and raised in the inner city of Syracuse, NY, Stefen used his athletic talents to earn a full football scholarship to Wagner College. After excelling as a college athlete, graduate, and coach at Wagner, he felt called to Florida, where he began coaching football at Florida Atlantic University (FAU).

During his time in South Florida, Stefen met his wife, Nadirah, and started attending a local church in Boynton Beach. In 2013, he encountered the Lord personally and was saved. Feeling a deeper calling, he transitioned out of coaching and into teaching. After marrying Nadirah in 2015, they relocated to Orlando, Florida.

In 2017, Stefen was ordained as a pastor, and together with his wife, they launched a youth group that later led to a youth revival in West Palm Beach. Passionate about seeing others grow in their God-given purpose—regardless of where their story began—Stefen continues to serve in multiple capacities. He is a Learning Specialist, an assistant football coach, and an assistant track & field coach. He also leads Mended, a men’s movement dedicated to restoration and spiritual growth.

Additionally, Stefen and Nadirah are co-authors of Blended: From Brokenness to Oneness, a book that shares their journey of navigating and strengthening their blended family through faith.

Born and raised in Piscataway, NJ, Nadirah deepened her faith as a single mother while attending a church in Perth Amboy. Feeling called to a new season, she and her daughter made the courageous decision to leave behind family and their church home to move to Florida. There, they connected with and served at a local church in Boynton Beach.

In 2013, Nadirah met Stefen, and by 2015, they were married, blending their family and embracing God’s plan for their lives. That same year, they relocated to Orlando to be part of a new church plant, where they grew both in ministry and as a couple.

Nadirah has a passion for helping people step boldly into their purpose, especially those who may feel overlooked or unqualified by the world’s standards. She is the author of Take Back Your Pearls, a 90-day devotional designed to empower women to walk confidently in all that God has for them. She is also the co-author of Blended: From Brokenness to Oneness, which shares the journey of merging their family through faith.

Currently, Nadirah serves as a College & Career Advisor and Head Track & Field Coach for OCPS, where she continues to mentor and inspire the next generation.

John and Suzette Miller serve as the pastors of Impact City Church in Hope Mills, NC, where they are dedicated to helping people grow in faith and live out God’s purpose for their lives.

Suzette earned a Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University before stepping into ministry in the Hope Mills area. She has a deep passion for missions and has shared her testimony across the world, including in Mexico, South Africa, and Uganda.

John is a 13-year Marine Corps veteran with degrees in Business Management and Christian Ministry and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity. His transparency and dynamic delivery of God’s Word inspire others to embrace transformation and understand the impact of a renewed life in Christ.

Together, John and Suzette are committed to honoring God and guiding others to grow in their faith, walking boldly in the life He has planned for them. 

Our CORE Team consists of men and women who are called to build God’s house and raise up disciples who will make a lasting impact—in their homes, communities, and workplaces. These leaders are equipped to grow in their faith, disciple others, and lead people to Jesus.