2026
Rev. Sunu Kwon
Rev. Sunu Kwon has served as Associate Pastor of St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church since July 2026. An ordained elder of the Korean Methodist Church, he brings more than a decade of pastoral experience in Korea and the United States, with a focus on Christian education, next-generation ministry, and worship.
Pastor Sunu’s ministry centers on helping people of every generation experience the depth of God’s grace in worship and community, and embrace one another as members of God’s family.
In Korea, he served at Heaven Central Church and several other congregations, leading ministries for children, youth, and young adults and equipping teachers and lay leaders. In the United States, he served at Arlington Korean United Methodist Church, gaining experience in immigrant church life and multicultural ministry.
Pastor Sunu grew up in South Korea and earned his Bachelor of Theology and Master of Theology degrees from Mokwon University. He completed his Master of Divinity at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Pastor Sunu lives with his wife, Eunkyung Park.
2022
Rev. Dr. William T. Chaney, Jr.
Pastor William T. Chaney, Jr. came to St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church as Lead Pastor in July 2025, bringing with him over 25 years of rich ministry experience as a pastor, church planter, and leadership coach.
Music is central to Pastor Chaney’s understanding of worship. His love for music is woven into every service — you might find him at the piano before worship begins, or leading the congregation in musical responses. He delights in drawing from a wide range of musical traditions, weaving together classic Methodist hymns, jazz, gospel, and contemporary Christian music into a vibrant worship experience.
Pastor Chaney holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University and a Masters of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University — where he also met his wife, Rev. Dr. Michelle Holmes Chaney. The two share a deep partnership in faith and life. Together they are the proud parents of a young adult daughter, Courtney.
Following ordination, Pastor Chaney planted churches in Grayson, GA and West Baltimore, MD. He trained church-planting pastors in Nashville, TN before obtaining his doctorate of divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He then served as Lead Pastor at Arlington Forest United Methodist Church and Chesterbrook United Methodist Church in Northern Virginia.
An Ohio native, Pastor Chaney is a devoted Ohio State Buckeyes fan — football is his favorite way to decompress, though he’ll happily watch just about any sport. Stop by his office sometime; you’ll find a pastor who is always glad to share the good news of Jesus alongside a generous helping of his favorite treats – coffee and chocolate.
