R. Dale Stephans, Jr.

Dale & his wife have 3 daughters, three godchildren, and four grandchildren. Dale began his vocational ministry as a student pastor in 2000. For thirteen years, the Stephens worked on the college campuses of UGA, GA Tech, and KSU.  Since 2015, they have been serving as the Lead Pastor for Riverside Church, now Pure Hope Church.  Dale has a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry, M.A. in Leadership & Administration, and is currently a PhD student at AGTS.  The Stephens family is passionate about pastoring the people of our community.