ABOUT THE GUESTWARD GROUP
Thoughtful Guidance for the Work That Matters Most
We partner with churches and ministries to navigate change, clarify direction, and strengthen the people and systems that help your mission move forward.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Stephanie F. Prince, Ph.D.
Founder & Lead Consultant
Stephanie is a ministry strategist, researcher, and church leader with extensive experience in guest experience, connection pathways, volunteer development, membership, baptism, and ministry systems.
Her work is shaped by years of serving as a Connection Minister within the local church and helping people move from initial engagement toward meaningful participation. She has led large volunteer teams of 150+ people, developed assimilation processes, evaluated ministry effectiveness, and helped leaders translate vision into practical systems.
Stephanie holds a Ph.D. in Christian Leadership from Liberty University. Her doctoral research explored how churches can better engage people who are present but not yet meaningfully connected—a question that continues to influence her work with churches today.
She founded The Guestward Group from a simple conviction: churches are unique entities. They need a thoughtful partner who understands ministry from the inside and can help leaders move forward with clarity.
Stephanie lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee with her husband and daughter. She finds some of her clearest thinking on a hiking trail and believes that thoughtful questions often lead to the most meaningful change.
MEET THE TEAM
Experienced Leaders with Specialized Expertise
The Guestward Group brings together experienced ministry leaders, accredited coaches, communicators, and subject-matter experts around the specific needs of each engagement. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all consulting team, we thoughtfully assemble the right combination of expertise for your church’s context, challenges, and goals. This collaborative model allows us to provide specialized insight while maintaining a clear, consistent approach throughout the engagement.
We understand the church because we have served the church.
The Guestward Group combines research-informed insight with extensive, hands-on ministry experience.
Why The Guestward Group?
Your church is already taking people somewhere. The question is whether the path is clear and leading them closer to Christ.
The word Guestward describes the outward-focused posture of a healthy church: seeing the ministry through the eyes of others, removing barriers to connection, belonging, discipleship, and service, and helping people move forward in their faith.
We help churches strengthen the people, systems, and strategies behind that journey. This includes guest experience, church identity, ministry systems, leadership development, staff health, and worship ministry.
A thoughtful welcome matters, but it is not the destination. The goal is a healthy, aligned church where leaders can serve sustainably and people can take their next faithful step.