Stephanie Greenwald, a native of Overland Park, Kasas, has called Oklahoma home since age 15. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. She recently completed her Master of Leadership with a Ministry Focus at Mid-America Christian University. oming soon!
Mrs. Greenwald comes from a family of Methodist ministers and felt the call to serve Christ at age 12. Known for her empathy and compassion, she is gifted in working with those in need, helping them transform from being broken to whole by growing in their faith. Forming deep and meaningful relationships is part of her life’s calling.
Now the First Lady of Mid-America Christian University, Stephanie is a sought-after speaker and worship leader. Formerly the Associate Pastor at St. Andrew’s Community Global Methodist Church in Oklahoma City, Stephanie also served as the Children’s Ministry and Worship Coordinator at Duncan First United Methodist Church and the Director of Worship at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Greenwald has served on the global legislative council for the Wesleyan Covenant Association and the executive council for the Wesleyan Covenant Association of Oklahoma. She also serves on the executive board of Light Up the Dark, a nonprofit helping people struggling with addiction or abuse. She is a national public speaker and worship leader, sharing her faith with audiences of all ages in a way that’s relatable and applicable to their everyday lives.
Her husband, Rev. Phil Greenwald, is the President of Mid- America Christian University in Oklahoma City, and together they have two teenage daughters, Kalli and Tori. The Greenwald family enjoys hiking in Colorado, eating barbeque, hosting family karaoke nights and spending time with their two shih tzus, Millie and Rue. Stephanie is a self- described shoe-a holic and is a certified kujutsu (a form of martial arts) instructor and seventh-degree black belt.