Pastor Steven D. Byrd
Pastor Steven D. Byrd is one of Atlanta’s premiere pastors and ambassadors for the Kingdom. In obedience to the voice of God, Pastor Byrd founded Fresh Wind Christian Church, Atlanta, GA, where he serves as the Senior Pastor. Launching its public ministry with twelve members, Fresh Wind Christian Church held its inaugural worship service Sunday, August 5th, 2012. Since that time the church has welcomed a total of 65 members...and counting!
As Pastor of Fresh Wind Christian Church, Pastor Byrd is committed to fulfilling the unique mission God has spoken over Fresh Wind – “…to equip and empower people to reach their potential in life and [their] destiny in God.” He keeps his congregants connected to this mission by delivering life changing sermons, presenting informative classes as a part of the “empowerment series,” and by interceding daily for each member’s walk with Christ.
In addition to his most recent call to the pastorate, Steven Byrd has served God and the Body of Christ in a number of other capacities including: Chief Financial Officer, Business Administrator, Construction Manager, Chairman of Deacon Board, Teacher of Diaconal Studies, Worship Leader and Choir Director, to name a few. However, he has not limited his service and talents to the church alone.
Along with the great responsibility of shepherding the Fresh Wind congregation, Pastor Byrd is a full-time professional with the Domestic Sales team at Warner Media, formally Turner Broadcasting Systems. He also owns and operates SDByrd Management, LLC, a non-profit small business development company that helps launch new ministries and small businesses, and Epic Events Management, LLC, an events management company that assists clients in taking their events, occasions and celebrations from concept to applause.
Pastor Byrd has also devoted himself to serving the community. Over the past 21 years he has been an integral part of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, serving as a Committee Chairman and overall “go to” person for Ms. Xernona Clayton, creator and former President. He also serves as a member of the NAACP, recognized by the Who’s Who Historical Society in 2003, received an In The Spirit Award in 2013, received a Kingdom Builders Gospel Awards in 2017 and member of the board of the Fresh Wind Community Foundation.
In the days ahead, Pastor Byrd plans to complete his Bachelor of Arts degree and continue on to pursue graduate studies. While realizing his educational goals, Pastor Byrd remains committed to nurturing his congregation and equipping them with the knowledge that will enrich their lives and Godly wisdom that will cause them to impact their communities for the sake of the Gospel.