Testament

Christian Stephen is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker whose career in conflict reporting and immersive storytelling now fuels his leadership as CEO of Testament. Raised in faith-based media as the son of GOD TV’s founders, he brings a rare blend of creative vision and operational experience across global production, broadcasting, and mission-driven media. Reporting from war zones including Aleppo, Mosul, and Baghdad’s Red Zone, Christian developed deep resilience, crisis leadership, and a global perspective. His work has appeared in over 200 major outlets, and he made history with Welcome to Aleppo, the first VR film shot inside an active war zone, earning a Livingston Award nomination. His film The Sun Ladies premiered at Sundance and Cannes and won the 2019 Lumiere Award. With proven leadership under pressure and a track record of breakthrough storytelling, Christian brings the credibility, vision, and execution needed to lead Testament at the intersection of faith, technology, and culture.

A transformation strategist with 20+ years of experience across global media, marketing, and tech. At AOL, he helped spearhead growth, pioneering the first large-scale consumer e-commerce system and overseeing multi-billion-dollar dot-com acquisitions. He has led digital transformations for the National Geographic Society, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Telegraph Media Group, and more. Stewart also advises boards and startups, holding a Computer Engineering degree from Iowa State University.

A seasoned CPA with 15+ years in financial strategy and transformation across energy, industrial, and government sectors. She helped enCore Energy Corp. achieve NYSE listing, led multiple M&A initiatives, and built high-performing finance teams. Through HOVAN Ventures, she advises on public reporting, internal controls, and strategic growth. Mierkey holds a BS in Accounting from Colorado State and completed Harvard Business School’s Strategic CFO program.

Brings over 20 years of leadership across media, mission, and innovation, with deep expertise in faith-based communication, donor engagement, and global distribution. He has led international broadcast, brand, and fundraising initiatives across diverse cultural and denominational contexts. At Testament, Dan leads strategy and partnerships, helping build a trusted platform designed for scale, long-term relevance, and generational impact.

Brings more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of product development, artificial intelligence, and social innovation. She has led cross-functional teams building AI-enabled technology platforms and initiatives that translate complex ideas into accessible products, with work spanning consumer technology, civic innovation, and global STEM education. At Testament, Lilly leads product and technology strategy, helping shape the platform’s architecture, AI capabilities, product roadmap, and long-term technical direction. She sees Testament as an opportunity to build technology that supports reflection, formation, and meaning in a digital age.

An award-winning creative director and brand strategist with 15+ years of experience shaping brands across technology, media, luxury, and wellness. He specializes in translating complex ideas into emotionally resonant products and stories. At Testament, Petros leads product and brand strategy, shaping how the platform looks, feels, and communicates. Based in Los Angeles, he sees Testament as an opportunity to build something enduring for spiritual depth and cultural relevance.