About me
Stephen M. Fearing is a hymnwriter, and a pastor in the Prebyterian Church (USA). He recently earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, focusing on the positive effects of congregational singing on prophetic preaching and fostering unity within the church during these politically polarized times. Stephen presented his research at the Hymn Society gathering in Detroit in July 2025.
In addition to his work with The Hymn Society and serving as pastor at Guilford Park Presbyterian Church, he is the co-founder of the Clergy Emergency League, a grassroots network of ecumenical clergy dedicated to resisting Christian nationalism. Stephen lives in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his wife, Tricia, and their two daughters, Hazel Grace (6) and Windsor (4). He has written more than 75 hymns and psalm paraphrases.
