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I'm Joel Stephens

I’m a college student at Lander University, called to educate the next generation with excellence, creativity, and a heart for discipleship. I believe in the power of math to build confidence and the love of Christ to transform lives.

My Calling

God has placed on my heart a passion to teach and to serve.As a future math teacher, I strive to make learning engaging, meaningful, and Christ-honoring. As a Teaching Fellow, I’ve been given the opportunity to grow in leadership, serve in local schools, and build relationships that reflect the Gospel.

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Current Projects

📖 Becoming Through Brokenness

A Christ-centered book exploring how God uses seasons of pain to shape character, deepen faith, and reveal His redemptive purpose.

I am currently writing Becoming Through Brokenness, a personal testimony of spiritual growth through heartbreak, betrayal, and isolation. Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience, this book is a message of hope—revealing how God transforms pain into purpose for His glory and our growth.

Written especially for students and young adults, this book encourages readers to trust God’s process and believe that no suffering is ever wasted—only reshaped by His redemptive hand.

📊 Mastery-Based Math Curriculum

A student-centered approach designed to reduce math anxiety and improve long-term retention through reassessment, personalized pacing, and foundational mastery.

I am actively developing a mastery-based curriculum designed to help students build lasting confidence in math. This resource allows for personalized pacing, iterative practice, and multiple opportunities to demonstrate understanding—removing the pressure of "one-and-done" assessments.

Grounded in a growth mindset philosophy, this approach fosters resilience and removes the fear of failure. With competency-based grading and mental health-conscious strategies, the curriculum creates a safe and supportive environment where every learner can thrive.

🔄 Integrating Math into Literacy

A cross-curricular curriculum that connects math with reading comprehension, helping students approach problem-solving with confidence and context.

I am currently working on an interdisciplinary curriculum that uses The Math Inspectors book series to teach mathematical reasoning through storytelling. This innovative approach helps students—especially those who struggle with reading—engage with math through relatable narratives, deepening both numeracy and literacy skills.

By combining purposeful language scaffolding with rigorous math content, this project equips students to make meaningful connections across subjects while growing in comprehension and confidence.

A special moment from our final night together—signing off with love, laughter, and faith.

Youth Ministry

My Role in Ministry:
Serving in youth ministry is one of the greatest joys of my calling. This past year, I was privileged to pour into the lives of students, lead Bible discussions, and create safe spaces where teenagers could feel seen, loved, and spiritually grounded.

Our group grew not only in number—but in faith, friendship, and unity. This photo represents the laughter, loyalty, and lasting memories that God allowed us to share. Ministry isn’t just about events—it’s about relationships that reflect Christ.

“We were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.”

— 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Let’s Connect

Thank you for taking the time to explore my website. Whether you're here as a mentor, ministry leader, professor, or future employer—I pray this space reflects not just my qualifications, but my heart. I’m pursuing excellence in education and ministry because I believe every student matters, and every moment in their life is a chance to plant seeds of hope, truth, and identity in Christ. I’m still growing, still learning, and still being shaped by God—but I know my calling is clear: to serve, to lead, and to teach with compassion and purpose.

Let’s stay in touch. I’d love to connect, collaborate, or pray together as we seek to impact this next generation.

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