Our Leadership
Pastor Jonathan Stells
President
B.A. Leadership Studies; Minor in Political Science // University of Richmond’s Jepson School
M.A. Practical Theology // Oral Roberts University
Jonathan Stells has been engaged in full time ministry for over 20 years, serving in virtually every area of the church. Jonathan is the Lead Pastor of Hope Point Church, a thriving multi-site church in the Richmond, VA area. He is passionate about seeing the lost come to Christ and making disciples to pursue the call of God on their lives. Jonathan and his wife, Ami, have been married for 19 years and have two wonderful children, Colin Parker and Isabella Grace.
Dr. Steve Stells
Dean of Faculty
B.A. Biblical Studies; M.A Theology; Doctor of Ministry // Oral Roberts University
Dr. Steve Stells served as the Senior Pastor of Hope Point Church from its birth on July 4, 1976 until July 14, 2013, transitioning the church to Jonathan and Ami Stells at that time. Steve continues to serve at Hope Point Church and is active speaking in churches and conferences in the USA and abroad. He has been married to Sharon Stells now for 50 years.
Pastors Steve and Sharon have been engaged as spiritual leaders in their region of the country by initiating prayer for local and national gatherings and promoting unity in the Christian community. Their work includes planting churches, Bible schools, and private schools at home and abroad. They are well known in Richmond, VA, for their work as leaders for racial reconciliation. Steve has taught at River City since its inception in 2021.
Steve and Sharon have been members of Minister’s Fellowship International since 1988. Steve served as a member of the Apostolic Leadership Team for 20+ years. Together, Steve and Sharon have four children who are active in the work of God.
Dr. Steve Stells
Dean of Faculty
B.A. Biblical Studies; M.A Theology; Doctor of Ministry // Oral Roberts University
Dr. Steve Stells served as the Senior Pastor of Hope Point Church from its birth on July 4, 1976 until July 14, 2013, transitioning the church to Jonathan and Ami Stells at that time. Steve continues to serve at Hope Point Church and is active speaking in churches and conferences in the USA and abroad. He has been married to Sharon Stells now for 50 years.
Pastors Steve and Sharon have been engaged as spiritual leaders in their region of the country by initiating prayer for local and national gatherings and promoting unity in the Christian community. Their work includes planting churches, Bible schools, and private schools at home and abroad. They are well known in Richmond, VA, for their work as leaders for racial reconciliation. Steve has taught at River City since its inception in 2021.
Steve and Sharon have been members of Minister’s Fellowship International since 1988. Steve served as a member of the Apostolic Leadership Team for 20+ years. Together, Steve and Sharon have four children who are active in the work of God.
Pastor Scott Harding
Founding Board Member
B.A. // University of Richmond
Masters of Divinity // Oral Roberts University
Pastor Scott Harding served in a number of areas of the church; worship, children, and teaching both youth and adults before becoming a staff pastor at Hope Point Church where he served for 15 years. In 2000, he was sent out to establish the Father’s House Church where he served as the lead pastor. In 2019, the Lord led he and his church to connect with LifeCo Church where he served as a legacy pastor helping to train and father the pastoral staff and upcoming leaders. Pastor Scott always taught and ministered from a prophetic gifting with a keen interest in relationships and healing. He did missions work in Germany and extensive work in Kenya helping to build the church there and to establish a healing school. Scott was married to his wife Debbie for over 43 years; together they had two daughters and seven grandchildren. Pastor Scott’s work on earth was complete May 2024; he gave his life to lifting others up and he impacted everyone that met him.
Pastor Fred Wyatt
Networking Director
Pastor Fred Wyatt is senior pastor of Speaking Spirit Ministries in Richmond, Va. After planting the church in 2009 the church has expanded to three campuses. He has a passion for seeing the lost saved and the saved being taught and trained in the Word of God. He has been married for 18 years to Inger, and they have two boys, Frederick IV and Gabriel. Currently he is enrolled in higher education for a Doctorate in Christian leadership.
Pastor Fred Wyatt
Networking Director
Pastor Fred Wyatt is senior pastor of Speaking Spirit Ministries in Richmond, Va. After planting the church in 2009 the church has expanded to three campuses. He has a passion for seeing the lost saved and the saved being taught and trained in the Word of God. He has been married for 18 years to Inger, and they have two boys, Frederick IV and Gabriel. Currently he is enrolled in higher education for a Doctorate in Christian leadership.