Charissa Stephens -Executive Director

On October 30, 2023, I told my husband, Josh, that I felt God was asking me to look for a job. He agreed, and I began following up on leads. That afternoon, when Josh called to check in, I told him all the doors seemed closed. He reassured me that if God had a job for me, He would open the right door. Moments later, we both received a text from a friend asking if I’d consider joining the team at Grace House Adult & Teen Challenge. They were searching for a female, ordained Assembly of God pastor to serve as their next executive director. I couldn’t respond fast enough!

As a teenager, I read The Cross & the Switchblade and prayed to one day work with Adult & Teen Challenge. Nearly 30 years later, God answered that prayer! I joined Grace House part-time as Campus Pastor during Thanksgiving week and transitioned to full-time Executive Director on May 1, 2024. Serving on this team has been a blessing—I’ve loved connecting with students, witnessing God’s work daily, and growing in my role. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve at Grace House ATC!