Doug Stephens was born and raised in Maryland.  He received his Bachelors degree from Trinity Baptist College in Jacksonville in Secondary Education and his Masters in Counseling from Luther Rice University.  Doug was married in 1991 to Anna.  They have 7 children:  Gabriel, Alexa, Mikayla, Alaina, Jason, Angelo, and Nathan.  Doug has been a long time teacher, coach, and community leader.  He planted Fellowship at Midway Church in 2007 with several other families, and where he still serves as the Senior Pastor.  Doug is passionate about Jesus, family, marriage, and helping young people.  He is serving as Live the Life’s Relationship Education Director.