Stephen Whitehead to Ackermanville UMC and

Cherry Valley UMC on July 5, 2026:

Stephen was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and moved to the US in 2019. He is married to Katlyn and they have one son, Sebastian. He studied Philosophy at the University of Dundee, where he was active in the Dundee University Christian Union’s campus evangelism efforts and served as a speaker and Community Links Co-Ordinator for the local Christians Against Poverty Debt Center. After preaching occasionally at the encouragement of a local Church of Scotland minister, he sensed God’s call to pastoral ministry during the Covid lockdowns. After graduating from Moravian Theological Seminary in May, he has served as pastor at Emmanuel UMC in Allentown since July 2025. He was commissioned as an Elder this past February through the Board of Ordained Ministry.

Stephen brings a heart for evangelism, thoughtful preaching, and faithful pastoral care that will bless both congregations. His relational leadership, commitment to visitation, and passion for discipleship will help strengthen shared ministry and deepen spiritual growth at Ackermanville UMC and Cherry Valley UMC.

Welcome Pastor Steve!