Leadership

Staff

Mat Samuelson — Senior Pastor

Raised in Easton, Pastor Mat comes to Stepney Baptist from Glastonbury Community Church, where he faithfully served as pastor for the past 14 years. Previously Mat served worked in college ministry for 9 years and received his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He met his wife Anne at Black Rock Church in Fairfield and now live in Redding, where Anne classically homeschools their 4 children. In November 2025, the Samuelsons began their ministry at Stepney, excited to build upon the church’s great heritage of faith since 1848.

Adam Carley – Worship Leader

Adam lives in Trumbull with his wife Lindsey and their three children. He is the Executive Director at a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk youth throughout Western Connecticut. Adam holds a BA in Elementary Education, an MSc in Science Education and a Sixth Year Degree in Education Administration. Adam also works as a local musician and looks forward to growing as a Worship Leader alongside his Stepney Baptist Church Family!

Hannah Barnett – Director of Stepaway Preschool

Hannah is a native of Pennsylvania. She and her husband Nick have two daughters. Hannah graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and received her Masters of Child and Adult Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.

Carol Bussey – Sunday School Coordinator

Bill Brady – Sound Tech

Bill grew up in Newtown and played football for the Newtown Nighthawks. He has attended Stepney his entire life. He works full time as an apprentice for a local custom cabinetry artisan.