About Devin Peterson
Devin Peterson is a pastor, writer, and creative drawn to the quiet, unseen work of God within the soul. As the Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion Church in Bel Air, Maryland, he leads a thriving community committed to one simple calling — Christ formed within. His ministry centers on spiritual formation, discipleship, and the slow, steady work of grace that reshapes what striving never could. With a deep conviction that transformation begins beneath the surface, Devin guides others toward a faith that is not hurried or performative, but deeply rooted, embodied, and alive in ordinary life.
At Mt. Zion, Devin’s leadership blends biblical depth with imaginative vision. He teaches and writes about the integration of theology and practice — how the truth of Scripture can shape a person’s heart, habits, and relationships. His preaching and teaching reflect a pastor’s heart and a writer’s soul: thoughtful, reflective, and anchored in the presence of Christ. Through his leadership, Mt. Zion Church has embraced a discipleship rhythm called Grow, Gather, Go — a framework designed to help people grow in grace, gather in unity, and go in love to serve their community and world.
Beyond the pulpit, Devin’s creative work finds expression in writing under the name DL Peterson, where he explores the intersection of formation and imagination. His prose, essays, and fiction seek to bare the soul — holding both ache and wonder in tension — revealing how even our fractures can become places of light. Writing, for him, is an act of spiritual formation: a way to trace the fingerprints of grace across the raw edges of human experience. His words invite readers to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the divine presence that has been with them all along.
Devin’s voice carries a tone of contemplative conviction — formed by years of study, pastoral experience, and the quiet shaping of prayer. He believes the deepest transformation does not come through programs or performance but through the consistent presence of Christ cultivated in community. His ministry and writing both flow from the conviction that beauty and holiness are not separate realities; they meet in the everyday moments where faith becomes tangible and life becomes worship.
At home, Devin’s greatest joy is his family. He is married to Ashley, his partner in both ministry and life, whose compassion and strength bring warmth to their shared calling. Together they are raising three sons — Grayson, Lincoln, and Madden — whose laughter and energy fill their days with life and perspective. Their home reflects the same rhythm Devin teaches: rooted in grace, full of joy, and alive with sacred ordinary moments — from morning prayers around the table to bedtime stories that end with gratitude and wonder.
Whether in sermon or story, church or home, Devin’s purpose remains steady — to help others live deeply formed lives in the presence of Jesus. His prayer is that every word, every gathering, and every act of service becomes a reminder that God is still forming beauty within us, even here, even now.
At Mt. Zion, Devin’s leadership blends biblical depth with imaginative vision. He teaches and writes about the integration of theology and practice — how the truth of Scripture can shape a person’s heart, habits, and relationships. His preaching and teaching reflect a pastor’s heart and a writer’s soul: thoughtful, reflective, and anchored in the presence of Christ. Through his leadership, Mt. Zion Church has embraced a discipleship rhythm called Grow, Gather, Go — a framework designed to help people grow in grace, gather in unity, and go in love to serve their community and world.
Beyond the pulpit, Devin’s creative work finds expression in writing under the name DL Peterson, where he explores the intersection of formation and imagination. His prose, essays, and fiction seek to bare the soul — holding both ache and wonder in tension — revealing how even our fractures can become places of light. Writing, for him, is an act of spiritual formation: a way to trace the fingerprints of grace across the raw edges of human experience. His words invite readers to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the divine presence that has been with them all along.
Devin’s voice carries a tone of contemplative conviction — formed by years of study, pastoral experience, and the quiet shaping of prayer. He believes the deepest transformation does not come through programs or performance but through the consistent presence of Christ cultivated in community. His ministry and writing both flow from the conviction that beauty and holiness are not separate realities; they meet in the everyday moments where faith becomes tangible and life becomes worship.
At home, Devin’s greatest joy is his family. He is married to Ashley, his partner in both ministry and life, whose compassion and strength bring warmth to their shared calling. Together they are raising three sons — Grayson, Lincoln, and Madden — whose laughter and energy fill their days with life and perspective. Their home reflects the same rhythm Devin teaches: rooted in grace, full of joy, and alive with sacred ordinary moments — from morning prayers around the table to bedtime stories that end with gratitude and wonder.
Whether in sermon or story, church or home, Devin’s purpose remains steady — to help others live deeply formed lives in the presence of Jesus. His prayer is that every word, every gathering, and every act of service becomes a reminder that God is still forming beauty within us, even here, even now.
About Mt. Zion Church
Mt. Zion Church exists to see Christ formed in each person, in our church, and in our community. Everything we do flows from this vision. We believe the deepest transformation happens not in a single moment, but over a lifetime—when ordinary people are shaped by extraordinary grace.Rooted in Scripture and led by the Spirit, Mt. Zion is a place where faith grows deep and love reaches wide. We gather to worship the living God, to learn His Word, and to live out the way of Jesus together. Our mission is not to perform religion but to practice relationship—to become people whose hearts, homes, and habits reflect the life of Christ.
Our discipleship pathway is simple yet profound: Grow. Gather. Go.
We Grow in grace and knowledge through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines.
We Gather in community, walking with one another through joy and struggle, learning to love as Christ loved us.
And we Go into the world with purpose, joining Jesus on mission—serving our neighbors, sharing the Gospel, and seeking the renewal of all things.
At Mt. Zion, worship is more than a Sunday event—it’s a way of life. Every service, class, and conversation is shaped by a desire to help people slow down, listen deeply, and recognize God’s presence in the midst of ordinary days. We believe the Church is not a building but a body—diverse, unified, and alive in Christ.
For over a century, Mt. Zion has stood as a spiritual home for generations in Bel Air, Maryland—a place where faith has been passed from parents to children and stories of grace have been written again and again. Yet even as we honor our heritage, we look forward with expectancy. The same God who began a good work in us is still forming, refining, and sending us into the world as His people.
Here, every person is invited to belong, to grow, and to be transformed by the love of Jesus. Our hope is that Mt. Zion would not merely be a church people attend, but a community where lives are made new and the beauty of Christ becomes visible—one heart, one home, one generation at a time.
Our discipleship pathway is simple yet profound: Grow. Gather. Go.
We Grow in grace and knowledge through prayer, Scripture, and spiritual disciplines.
We Gather in community, walking with one another through joy and struggle, learning to love as Christ loved us.
And we Go into the world with purpose, joining Jesus on mission—serving our neighbors, sharing the Gospel, and seeking the renewal of all things.
At Mt. Zion, worship is more than a Sunday event—it’s a way of life. Every service, class, and conversation is shaped by a desire to help people slow down, listen deeply, and recognize God’s presence in the midst of ordinary days. We believe the Church is not a building but a body—diverse, unified, and alive in Christ.
For over a century, Mt. Zion has stood as a spiritual home for generations in Bel Air, Maryland—a place where faith has been passed from parents to children and stories of grace have been written again and again. Yet even as we honor our heritage, we look forward with expectancy. The same God who began a good work in us is still forming, refining, and sending us into the world as His people.
Here, every person is invited to belong, to grow, and to be transformed by the love of Jesus. Our hope is that Mt. Zion would not merely be a church people attend, but a community where lives are made new and the beauty of Christ becomes visible—one heart, one home, one generation at a time.