The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power

1 Corinthians 4:20

Who We Are

420 Fire Maryland is a Kingdom family rooted in Bel Air and aligned with 420 Fire International.

We exist to awaken sons and daughters into identity, presence, and transformation — equipping believers to carry Christ into everyday life and release His Kingdom across our region.

Everything we do flows from intimacy with God and leads to activation in the world.

🔥 Our Story

What began as a small gathering of hungry hearts in Bel Air in August of 2018 has become a regional movement of identity and activation.

We are part of the 420 Fire International family — a global network of Kingdom communities awakening believers to live from intimacy with God and walk in the power of the Spirit.

Our journey has been marked by presence, family, and transformation. We’ve seen lives healed, identities restored, and communities awakened to the reality of Christ within.

This isn’t just a ministry — it’s a movement of sons and daughters discovering who they are and carrying His Kingdom into every sphere of life.

🌱 Our Culture

We believe culture is the soil where Kingdom life grows. Our values shape everything we do — from worship to leadership, from gatherings to outreach.  ​


  • Identity - You were created for intimacy, purpose, and sonship.

  • Presence - Everything begins with Him. Family We grow best together.

  • Activation - The Kingdom is meant to be lived, not observed.

  • Honor - Every person carries the image of God.



Our Leadership

420 Fire Maryland is led by a team committed to cultivating healthy culture, spiritual maturity, and Kingdom impact.

We believe leadership is about serving, equipping, and empowering the Body of Christ.


Chris & Emily Jordan

Chris and Emily serve as the apostolic leaders of 420 Fire Maryland, carrying a deep passion for identity, presence, and Kingdom transformation. Their heart is to raise sons and daughters who know who they are, walk in intimacy with God, and bring His Kingdom into everyday life. 

 Both Chris and Emily are ordained ministers of the Gospel through Scott Nary and 420 Fire International, serving as a recognized expression of the movement’s Kingdom DNA in the Maryland region. 

 Chris is a John Maxwell certified leadership coach, author, and seasoned leader with a background in military security forces, law enforcement, anti‑terrorism instruction, and organizational development. He brings clarity, structure, and prophetic insight to the movement — helping shape a culture rooted in identity, honor, and activation. 

 Emily carries a powerful anointing for healing, nurture, and spiritual wholeness. She has served as a Pediatric Registered Nurse for nearly 30 years, bringing decades of compassion, discernment, and hands‑on care to families and children. Her professional experience blends seamlessly with her pastoral heart, helping people encounter the Father’s love and step into emotional, physical, and spiritual restoration.

Together, Chris and Emily cultivate a family‑centered culture marked by honor, authenticity, and the presence of God — shaping 420 Fire Maryland into a regional Kingdom expression aligned with 420 Fire International.
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Aleris Cooper

Aleris carries a powerful prophetic anointing and a deep heart of worship that flows far beyond music or moments. She doesn’t lead worship in the traditional sense — she embodies worship. Her life is marked by intimacy with Jesus, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and a boldness to speak what God is saying with clarity, compassion, and conviction. 

 Also an ordained minister of the Gospel through 420 Fire International, she is fiercely evangelistic, carrying a grace to connect with anyone and everyone — no matter their background, story, or struggle. Whether in a gathering, a conversation, or a chance encounter, Aleris has a way of helping people see Jesus clearly and personally. Her love for people and her ability to make them feel seen, valued, and pursued by God is one of her strongest Kingdom gifts. 

 Aleris is a pillar in the prophetic culture of 420 Fire Maryland. She discerns the heart of God, speaks life with authority, and helps cultivate an atmosphere where the Spirit moves freely. Her hunger for God, her humility, and her willingness to serve make her a vital part of the family and a bridge between identity, presence, and activation. 

 She is a carrier of encounter — helping the tribe move beyond routine and into revelation, beyond information and into transformation. Her leadership reflects authenticity, boldness, and a relentless desire to see people awakened to the love and reality of Jesus.
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Rex & Paula Shell

Rex and Paula embody the heartbeat of family within 420 Fire Maryland. Their lives reflect the steady, faithful love of Jesus — expressed through compassion, wisdom, and a deep commitment to walking with people through every season of life. They carry a pastoral grace that strengthens marriages, restores hope, and builds healthy Kingdom relationships. 

 Rex brings grounded leadership and a fathering presence that anchors the tribe. He carries practical insight, spiritual steadiness, and a gift for helping people navigate life with clarity and confidence. His counsel is marked by humility, discernment, and a genuine desire to see people flourish in their identity and calling. 

 Paula carries a nurturing spirit and a powerful gift of compassion. She has a unique ability to make people feel seen, valued, and safe — creating space for healing, restoration, and emotional wholeness. Her discernment and tenderness reflect the heart of the Father, helping individuals and families experience the love of God in real and tangible ways. 

 Together, Rex and Paula lead a 420 Fire Maryland Hub in Baltimore County, hosting weekly Bible studies that cultivate identity, presence, and community which only helps to strengthen the family culture of 420 Fire Maryland. They help cultivate an atmosphere where every person is known, loved, and supported — not as members of a ministry, but as sons and daughters in a Kingdom family. 

Their leadership reflects honor, authenticity, and a steadfast commitment to building healthy spiritual community.

They are pillars of pastoral care, carriers of unity, and protectors of the relational DNA that makes 420 Fire Maryland a true family.
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Rich Wilson

Rich carries a strong prophetic anointing marked by clarity, boldness, and unwavering alignment with the Truth. He is a man who hears God clearly and speaks with conviction, helping the tribe stay grounded, focused, and aligned with what the Spirit is saying in any season. 

 He also carries a “get out and go” spirit — a Kingdom drive that refuses stagnation and pushes the movement forward. Rich is wired for action, obedience, and momentum. He sees where God is moving and steps into it with courage, faith, and a contagious sense of mission. 

 Rich is not a teacher in the traditional sense — his life lived out is the teaching. His walk with Jesus models authenticity, integrity, and steadfast devotion. People learn from him not because he stands behind a pulpit, but because he lives the Gospel with consistency, humility, and fire. 

 He is a stout supporter of those aligned with Truth, standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with leaders and sons and daughters who are pursuing identity, presence, and Kingdom transformation. 

His loyalty, strength, and clarity make him a stabilizing voice within 420 Fire Maryland. Rich has become a strong voice in the movement — someone who brings prophetic insight, spiritual boldness, and a grounded perspective that helps shape the culture of identity and activation. 

His presence strengthens the tribe, his conviction sharpens the family, and his life inspires others to walk out their faith with courage and authenticity.
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🌍 Our Regional Vision

We are building a recognizable, relational, multi‑county and multi‑state Kingdom presence — starting in Maryland and expanding throughout the Northeast.

Our heart is to see families, communities, and churches strengthened through identity, presence, and transformation. We believe revival looks like healthy people, healthy families, and healthy culture — all flowing from intimacy with God.

Our Invitation

You’re not joining an organization — you’re joining a family. Come encounter God, discover who you are, and carry His Kingdom into your world. Whether you’re new to faith or seasoned in ministry, there’s a place for you here — a place to grow, serve, and be activated.

Join the Kingdom Movement. Live from identity. Carry His presence. Transform your world.