Stephen Davey is the son of missionary parents and was raised to love Christ, His church and His word. In his last year of High School, Stephen committed his life to serving Christ and went on to prepare for a life of servant-leadership at Liberty University, Tennessee Temple University, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dallas Theological Seminary. Following graduation from Dallas Seminary in 1986, Stephen and Marsha trusted Christ for His provision and moved with their twin infant sons to Cary, NC to plant Colonial Baptist Church. From the beginning Stephen preached verse by verse while Marsha created the nursery and children's programs. In those early days, word spread rapidly around town of this new church's commitment to Bible exposition and the fellowship was soon overflowing with attendees. After worshipping in a school band room for 6 years, Colonial moved into its first building located on seven acres. Within a year, the church not only outgrew its first
