A Few Words About Us
A Few Words About Us
We are a Non-Denominational Church that worships the Triune God in Spirit and Truth. Diversity is welcomed and encouraged. Our mission, vision, and theme are core values inspired by scripture and the commitment to serve Milwaukee.
Reverend George Lasley III was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Angela Conley and George Lasley Jr.
Education & Work Experience
Rev. Lasley III completed his Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in English at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where he met and married Mrs. Lasley. He received a Master of Divinity and a concentration in pastoral counseling from Liberty University (LU). He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at LU. He has taught English for 10 years.
His Call
He accepted his calling and received his license as a local preacher at Saint Matthew C.M.E. Church, where the Presiding Prelate was Bishop Paul A. G. Steward. He was under the tutelage of Rev. Dr. Richard D. Shaw and Presiding Elder Rev. Willie F. Dockery, Jr. He is not shy to confront the issues of the world. In his own words, “Sharing the Gospel of Jesus the Christ will change and transform both the believer and the unbeliever."
His desire is to make the Bible relevant for a 21st-century audience.
He pastored Invisible Faith C.M.E. Church.
He is a devoted Christian and a student of the Word with a passion for God’s people.
Personal Life
Rev. Lasley III is married to Stephanie Shavone Lasley, who he met as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. They got married in 2014. In March of 2020, they coauthored The Marriage Playbook: Living Out God's Plan. In their spare time, they enjoy writing, traveling, and cooking. Among other things, they share the same birthday "June 15".
Rev. Lasley III is blessed to serve the Lord, his family, and God’s people.
Watch him on YouTube for his "Motivational Moments" as Pastor George.
Rev. George Lasley III, BA, M.DIV.,
Chief Operational Officer
Pastor
Rev. George Lasley III, BA, M.DIV.,
Chief Operational Officer
Pastor
Stephanie Lasley was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was baptized and accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. She attended Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, where Betty Hayes pastored.
Education
She completed her high school education at Messmer Catholic High School. Soon after, she attended UW-Parkside (where she first met her husband) and then transferred to the UW- Milwaukee to complete her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resources in May 2016.
Work Experience
She is currently a Human Resource Generalist at Flexion. Stephanie is the owner of Escape Bath and Body Collection and Butter Baby Wholesale by G.L. Shavone.
Follow Stephanie on YouTube: "Femininity and Full-Figured".
Her Call
Stephanie loves to mentor children and particularly young women. Her favorite scripture is Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (NIV). She writes, “For God knows our every need and if we set our minds and hearts on things above, God will bless us abundantly.”
Mrs. Stephanie S. Lasley, BBA
Chief Church Administrator
First Lady
Mrs. Stephanie S. Lasley, BBA
Chief Church Administrator
First Lady
Reverend Andrea Uptgrow was born in Chicago, IL in the early 1960s to Motaville and Mary Day. She spent her early childhood living in Gary, IN and graduated from Roosevelt High School.
Education & Work Experience
Andrea left Gary to attend college in Wisconsin where she obtained a Master of Science in Education Degree from Concordia University. For the past twenty-five years, she has given her service to public child welfare. She has worked as a Program Director of a group home for adolescent girls, Program Manager of an outpatient care program within public child welfare. For the past 18 year, she has served as a Program Supervisor at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services.
Personal Life
Andrea is an entrepreneur and the owner and operator of Fancy’s Kitchen and Catering. Through her business venture, Andrea has employed a countless number of young people giving them an opportunity to build a work history and valuable work ethic.
Her Call
Andrea has accepted her calling to Ministry and is currently seeking a Master in Divinity from Liberty University. Rev. Andrea is a firm believer in the Word of God and strongly believes that her life’s work is no accident.
Personal Life
She is a wife, a mother, and a child of God. The depth and breadth of her service in the church includes, but is not limited to: Youth Director, Youth & Young Adult Sunday School Teacher, Children’s Church Coordinator, and Choir Director.
Mrs. Min. Andrea Uptgrow, MS
Church Administrator
Associate Pastor
Mrs. Min. Andrea Uptgrow, MS
Church Administrator
Associate Pastor
Our Beliefs
Our Beliefs
We believe that Jesus, the only begotten Son of God the Father, died for humanity so that we can experience the gift of the Holy Spirit; the scriptural expression appears in John 10:10. The scripture is authoritative and inerrant and it needs to be referenced at all times. John 4:24 reminds us that God must be worshipped in the Holy Spirit and truth.
Motivational Moments with Pastor George
Motivational Moments with Pastor George