Our Staff

Apostle Steven Hilton attended Rhema Bible Training Center graduating in 1980. After his first assignment serving as Associate Pastor in Kansas City, MO, he and his wife, Dr. Melodye, soon felt the call of God to move to central rural Pennsylvania. This is where they pioneered Giving Light Christian Fellowship in 1982, where they have pastored together for over 39 years.

The Father’s heart is demonstrated through Steven as he teaches and trains believers to accomplish God’s plans and purposes for their lives both within his local community and around the world. With a great ability to bring encouragement to the body of Christ, solid foundational principles of the Word are established, along with an emphasis on activations for one of Steven’s greatest passions: healing and miracles.

Steven has earned his Bachelor of Theology Degree through Teamwork Bible College International.

Apostle Steven travels both domestically and internationally preaching, teaching and activating in the word and presence of God.

Dr. Melodye Hilton works with individuals and workgroups around the globe as a leadership consultant, behavioral analyst, Master CVI Trainer, Certified Axiogenics Partner, and executive coach. Her recognition extends over all ages, socio-economic, and educational backgrounds through her work in corporate and local business, government, and public and private educational sectors. 

She and her husband, Steven pioneered Giving Light–a local church and global outreach–in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. 40 years later, they have learned that when you obey God’s leading, “you can reach the world from anywhere.” They continue to see God’s hand at work within the vision to equip all ages to discover their God-given identity and activate their unique personal purpose.

Dr. Melodye served Christian International, founded by Bishop Bill Hamon, for 30 years. Since 2006, she has also served on the faculty of Randy Clark’s, Global Awakening School of Ministry, teaching the second-year prophetic track and presenting her signature leadership training.

She is the author of three books, Unmasking Prejudice, Double Honor: Uprooting Shame in Your Life, and Higher Living Leadership. In addition, Dr. Hilton has founded the #StopDevaluation Movement to stop the narrative of devaluation and spread the message of love, hope, and validation. She also founded the Voice of Justice Foundation, a philanthropic effort to be a voice of hope, a hand of rescue, and instrument of justice to those in need.

Dr. Melodye is a co-host on the weekly Life Exchange Podcast, which she co-hosts with her multi-generational leadership team.

She travels nationally and internationally ministering, training, consulting, and coaching. She is the mother of two grown children and three active grandchildren.

Katie Stansfield is passionate about raising up healthy people so that they can lead well. She does this as a staff pastor and administrator at Giving Light in Elizabethville, PA. Giving Light is a local church and global equipping center called to train and activate people of all ages to impact their sphere of influence.

With a practical, down-to-earth style, Katie believes that whether speaking in front of a crowd, or creating strategies behind a desk, we were created to be change-makers and forerunners in today’s world. She believes in tearing down personal and societal barriers so that we can model and lead successful and healthy lives and cultures.

In addition, Katie leads Giving Light’s prophetic ministry and has a strong conviction that when we can hear and obey the voice of God without fear, we can change the world for good.

Brianna is a daughter, sister, friend, and neighbor. She loves Jesus and is passionate about seeing His church be all it was meant to be, in every sphere of society.

Brianna has been a faithful member of Giving Light Christian Fellowship her whole life. She has served in the children’s ministry, on the worship team, and now as the Community Liaison. She has a 1st year certificate from Bethel’s School of Supernatural Ministry as well as a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Thomas Edison State University. She has also interned for and continues to be a regular volunteer at Wildheart Ministries in Harrisburg.

Working as both Community Liaison at Giving Light and Assistant to the Operations Director at the Northern Dauphin Human Services Center, Brianna has a special love for connecting with people and hearing their stories. She finds great joy in using her gifts as an administrator, organizer, writer, songwriter, and teacher to help facilitate greater understanding and unity.