Victory Fellowship Center - Meet Pastor & First Lady

Pastor Joe L. Stewart

Pastor Joe L. Stewart is a dedicated servant leader and a graduate of Columbus College (now Columbus State University) in Columbus, Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. A native of Macon, Georgia, Pastor Stewart faithfully served under the leadership and teaching of Bishop Maurice Simmons for over 20 years. In February 2014, he accepted the call to serve as the second Pastor of Victory Fellowship Center. With a deep passion for the Word of God and a genuine love for God’s people, Pastor Stewart remains fully committed to the vision of Victory Fellowship Center: Reaching the Lost for Our Savior Jesus Christ and Leading the Body of Christ to Walk in Their Divine Destinies.

Pastor Stewart has been blessed to share his life and ministry with his beloved wife and best friend, First Lady Deborah J. Stewart of Atlanta, Georgia. Married since October 1977, they are the proud parents of three daughters—Chavonne, Courtney, and Candace—and currently reside in Acworth, Georgia. Pastor Stewart has overseen the completion of both major building projects at the church’s current location, including the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. Together, he and Lady Stewart lead the Marriage Enrichment Ministry, where they counsel and encourage couples in Christ-centered relationships. He also serves as the leader of the Men’s Fellowship, continuing to pour into the spiritual growth and development of men within the church and community

First Lady Deborah J. Stewart

First Lady Deborah J. Stewart is an Atlanta native who gave her life to Christ in 1972 through the campus ministry at West Georgia College. In 1991, she and her husband, Pastor Joe L. Stewart, joined Victory Fellowship Center under the leadership of Pastor Maurice Simmons. Since that time, she has remained a faithful and devoted servant, currently serving on the Executive Board and as the leader of the VFC Women’s Fellowship. She is also actively involved in the Outreach Ministry.

In partnership with the VFC Outreach Ministry, Lady Stewart volunteered with Sisters On Missions, Inc., participating in annual mission trips that reflect her passion for ministry and compassion for others. Alongside her husband, she co-leads the Marriage Enrichment Ministry, working diligently to promote Godly marriages through biblical enrichment and support.

A graduate of Luther Rice Christian University & Seminary, Lady Stewart has a heart for teaching God’s Word with clarity and simplicity. Her mission is to help believers walk by faith and live victorious lives. Her greatest earthly blessing remains her enduring marriage of over 45 years to Pastor Joe L. Stewart, with whom she has lovingly raised three daughters: Chavonne, Courtney, and Candace.

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