Jasper & Carolyn Bacon:
Executive Director; Director Personnel & Current IHS SPASE Program Coordinator
In 1976, God’s sovereign plan was brought to the forefront when Jasper & Carolyn Bacon were first introduced in a Bible study where they both accepted Christ as their personal Savior. In God’s providence, they travelled separate paths from 1979 to 1983. It was God’s hand that brought them back together and joined them in marriage in 1985. After serving in pastoral ministry for the next eight years, Jasper along with Carolyn was given a vision for outreach ministry to impact more lives for Christ. This calling was to develop a ministry which would provide strategic outreach to the unchurched and unevangelized people in the Bacon’s hometown of the Canton and surrounding communities. Read more.
Annie Allen: Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper
Annie’s responsibilities include bookkeeping and clerical duties. She has been with In His Steps since May 2002. She was formerly employed with Allstate Insurance Company for over 21 years in the Payroll/Human Resources Department. She is a graduate of Holy Child Jesus of Canton, MS.
Christin Howard: Sports Ministry Director
Christin graduated from Mississippi College with a degree in Kinesiology in 2016, coming to work at In His Steps shortly after that. He states that his purpose as Sports Ministry Director at In His Steps is to use the abilities and talents he has been given to draw kids to Christ. He lives out this purpose through many responsibilities at In His Steps, from mentoring kids and athletes at the local middle and high schools throughout the school year to hosting IHS’s sports camps during the summer. In addition to this, he also makes it a priority to motivate and encourage the community kids by opening up the basketball pavilion on Saturdays and during the week and leading devotionals.
Chantz Taylor: Program Coordinator
Chantz holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Master’s in Business from Belhaven University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work, expected in 2026. As the Program Coordinator at In His Steps Ministries, Chantz supports Rev. Bacon in developing and implementing the discipleship program, as well as the SPASE Program and Choose to Grow initiatives. He recruits and trains interns, builds relationships with local colleges and churches, and coordinates mission team logistics, workshops, and events. Chantz ensures program efficiency through planning, debriefings, and maintaining records of interns and key contacts.
KeAsia Fatemi: Communications Coordinator
KeAsia is a graduate student at Jackson State University, working towards her Master’s in Social Work, with an expected graduation in May 2026. She believes that her purpose for working with IHS is to serve God and be a part of bringing the vision He gave to the Bacons to fruition. KeAsia is confident that the Lord led her to IHS, and her life has been greatly blessed by her time here. As Communications Coordinator, KeAsia is responsible for micro-managing and supporting the communication efforts of the different ministries within IHS. She also handles the implementation and maintenance of effective communication strategies for both internal and external audiences.
Willie Bunch
Custodian/Landscaping