Archbishop Metropolitan Dr. Steven Lyn Evans: A Life of Calling, Compassion, and Global Impact
Archbishop Metropolitan Dr. Steven Lyn Evans is the Presiding Archbishop of The International Christian Church Network (TICCN), a global fellowship of faith leaders and churches committed to the dual mission of spiritual transformation and humanitarian outreach. His life’s journey reflects a remarkable fusion of artistic talent, deep theological training, and an unwavering dedication to service—demonstrating that the Church can, and should, act as a force for both divine and societal good.
Born in South Wales, Steven Evans left home at the age of 20 with little more than a dream. Just four days later, he was singing on the world-famous stage of the London Palladium, collaborating with chart-topping musical legends such as Heatwave and producers Tony Calder and Larry Page. Yet his career trajectory took an extraordinary turn in 1996 during the Royal Variety Show, where a backstage encounter with fellow Welshman Sir Tom Jones stirred a profound conviction: it was time to surrender to the call of God and become a Christian minister.
That decision was not without preparation. Already holding a B.A. (Hons) in Theology from the London Bible College (now London School of Theology) and the Cambridge Certificate in Evangelism, Steven immediately began transitioning from entertainment to full-time ministry—a transition fueled not by ambition, but by a burden to serve both God and humanity.
Ministry, Ordination, and Global Mission
Steven’s early ministry work began as a Cell Church Pastor at Kensington Temple (1992–1994) and later as a co-leader and trustee at Grace Chapel, a church plant of The Brooklyn Tabernacle, from 1994–1998. He ministered across Methodist circuits in London and South Wales and was formally given the Methodist Charge to Preach by The Lord Revd. Dr. Leslie Griffiths at Wesley’s Chapel, London.
After completing an M.Th. and Formation in Ministry training at St. Michael’s Anglican College, Llandaff, he entered full-time pastoral ministry, being ordained in 2008 by leaders from the International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM). He later planted churches across Wales, Canada, and the USA, reflecting a mission not confined by borders, but driven by a global heartbeat.
In 2012, Steven was consecrated as a Bishop at Word of Life Cathedral in Texas within the All Nations Anglican Church, and in 2014, his apostolic lines were formally strengthened through consecration in Apostolic Succession by the Apostolic Pastoral Congress at Manchester Cathedral. This placed him in a sacred lineage tracing back to St. Peter, symbolizing not only ecclesiastical authority but also a call to compassionate leadership.
A Ministry of Miracles and Media
Archbishop Evans’ ministry has been marked by miraculous testimonies of the kind shared with historic revivalists such as Smith Wigglesworth and Reverend Melvin Banks, now also a minister within TICCN. His commitment to preaching Bible-based, uncompromising truth, coupled with a heart for the suffering, reflects a belief that the Church must both proclaim the Gospel and demonstrate it through loving action.
He has taught internationally across an array of cultures, ministered across Africa, India, Pakistan, Malta, Geneva, the USA, and Canada, and broadcast on radio and satellite TV channels including TBN and The Gospel Channel. He also hosted his own program for a year on Faith World satellite television reaching over 120 countries. As a Chaplain and National Council member of the Order of St. Luke the Physician, he aligns with a healing tradition that integrates spiritual care with physical and emotional healing—reflecting TICCN’s vision of the Church as a Christ-centered, humanitarian body.
Continuing a Family Legacy: Rosina Davies
In a striking moment of divine providence, shortly after meeting his wife Mikah in San Francisco in 2001, Archbishop Evans discovered he was related to the pioneering evangelist Rosina Davies, a Welsh preacher active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Like Steven, Rosina was a singer, evangelist, and a property owner who used her resources to fund her ministry. She preached during the Welsh Revival, often in North Wales while Evan Roberts led revivals in the south, and her ministry extended across America.
William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, once prophesied to Rosina that she would “collect flowers” (souls) for Jesus—and so she did. Prime Minister Lloyd George was Patron of her evangelistic trust, and her work paved the way for future revivalists such as Aimee Semple McPherson in Los Angeles. Her powerful life story mirrors that of her great-nephew, Archbishop Evans—both driven by mission, marked by music, politically connected, and committed to reaching the lost with the love of God.
A Vision for the Church as a Global Mission
Today, under Archbishop Evans’ leadership, TICCN has evolved into a spiritually robust and humanitarian-minded movement, offering pastoral support, community development, leadership training, and relief efforts across multiple continents. He believes the Church must act not merely as a place of worship, but as a global mission force—a network of faith-based first responders bringing the love, wisdom, and power of God into the most desperate situations.
“Our call is not only to preach the Gospel,” Archbishop Evans states,
“but to embody it—with hands that heal, hearts that serve, and a message that unites across denominations, cultures, and nations.”
With a legacy rooted in revival, music, and mission, Archbishop Steven Lyn Evans continues to lead a Church that functions much like an NGO—responding to human need, offering spiritual care, and working toward a world transformed by faith in action.