Stella Denise Stephens
Ordained Minister in Tampa, Florida
Why did you originally become an ordained minister online?
I would like to serve people during important life moments. Officiating weddings, leading memorial services, or offering spiritual support can be deeply meaningful. Also to build community. Many ministers help create spaces where people feel connected, supported, and heard. To encourage reflection and compassion. Religious traditions often provide frameworks for discussing ethics, purpose, forgiveness, and hope. To help across differences. A minister can accompany people through joy, grief, uncertainty, and celebration, regardless of where they are in life.
Where are you from?
I am from Tampa FL.
What do you hope to achieve with your online ordination?
To encourage reflection and compassion. Religious traditions often provide frameworks for discussing ethics, purpose, and forgiveness. A minister can accompany people through joy, grief, uncertainty, and celebration, regardless of where they are in life.
Religious Affiliations
Baptists, Christianity
What do you think makes your ceremonies special as a Tampa, FL wedding officiant?
I also focus on making everyone feel comfortable and present in the moment. My goal is for couples to feel relaxed, their guests to feel connected, and for the ceremony to be one of the most memorable parts of the day. It's about celebrating love in a way that feels authentic, meaningful, and true to the couple.
Types of Service Offered
Marriages, Same-Sex Marriages, Renewal of Vows