Dr. Stephen Cutchins is a Christian leader who helps curious and growing people answer hard questions about life, leadership, and learning so they can know who they are and defend what they believe. He serves as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church North Augusta. As a member of the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, he is the Chairman of the Priority Advance Committee. Dr. Cutchins holds a Doctorate of Ministry with an emphasis in Christian Apologetics, which he teaches at Fruitland Baptist Bible College in North Carolina.

In 2022, Dr. Cutchins began coaching pastors from around the country as a Pastoral Leadership Development Coach for the North American Mission Board’s Leadership Institute for Pastors. He also teaches pastoral leadership at the seminary and doctoral levels for Southern Evangelical Seminary, where he serves on the Board of Trustees. Stephen also serves as Advisory Board Chairman and Principal Consultant with Dwight Whitworth & Company, based in Tennessee. Additionally, as a Full Focus Planner Certified Pro, Dr. Cutchins is authorized by Michael Hyatt & Company to lead training events and offer consulting on business productivity, goal setting and achievement, and personal productivity.