Stephen & Marquita Gaddis

Pastor and Sis. Gaddis are deeply committed to their calling of spreading the Gospel and building strong, vibrant communities through Landmark Church of Huntsville. Their journey in ministry is a testament to their faithfulness and dedication to God’s work. Starting Landmark Church in June 2021 marked a new chapter in their ministry, focused on reaching the city of Huntsville and the broader Madison County area. But their journey goes far beyond this recent step. 

Before moving to Huntsville, Pastor Gaddis and Sis. Gaddis had already proven their ability to plant and grow churches. In 1994, they founded New Life Tabernacle UPC in Arab, Alabama, which quickly grew to a thriving congregation of over 200 members and it remains strong and active to this day. Under their leadership, the church expanded its ministry to include a daycare and a Christian school. 

Pastor Gaddis’ ministry began in 1985 when he started as a Sunday School teacher. His leadership skills were further honed as a youth minister at First Apostolic Church in LaFollette, Tennessee. After earning a degree from the University of Tennessee, he took a position with NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center, which led him and his family to Huntsville, Alabama. It was in Huntsville that he became involved with Maple Hill UPC (now Victory Tabernacle UPC), where he served in various capacities, including leading the Sunday School department. 

Pastor Gaddis’ ministry is rooted in his passion for God, family, and the church. He is a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he leads with a heart for evangelism, discipleship, and mentoring. His ministry is marked by a strong emphasis on helping people grow in their relationship with God, ensuring they have a solid foundation in Christ. Together with his wife, Sis. Gaddis, they invest in the lives of others, nurturing and guiding them toward spiritual maturity. 

Pastor Gaddis has also been actively involved with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) and has a longstanding relationship with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ (ALJC), contributing to the broader Apostolic movement. His leadership is grounded in his passion for souls, and he remains dedicated to building the Kingdom of God in Huntsville and beyond.