Tell us about him: He and his wife Sharon have been members of White River Christian church since 1998. They have been married since September 27, 1975 and have a son, Matthew. Their son, a Purdue graduate, is an active Christian and lives in Philadelphia, PA. Steve has previously served as an elder at White River. He was active at several Baptist churches before joining White River: leading worship, teaching Bible studies, participated in mission activities and trips, evangelized through home visits, and participated in building projects. He was born and raised in Indianapolis, moving to Noblesville in 1990. He obtained his Mechanical engineering degree from Purdue and remains an avid fan. Go boilermakers!!
What to people say about him? He bleeds black and gold. Just poke him and find out. He’s a fair golfer and may take a mulligan from time to time. Maybe more offer than not. Many years ago, he was an avid baseball and softball player. He has a heart for the Lord. Steve wants to hear those words at the end of the race, “well done, my good and faithful servant”. Loves nature, see God wherever he goes; God’s creation is more awesome than we could ever fully experience. He and his wife love to climbs fourteeners, mountains over 14,000 feet above sea level.
What makes him laugh? He laughs at the morning Indianapolis Star comics. Marty Pythons Search for the Golden Grail … more shrubbery…neet…neet.
What makes him cry? Death of American soldiers, starving children, and those who die without Jesus
What is his greatest fear? King Kong, snakes, water
Character played? "I’ve played Dudley Doright … I’ll save her!!!! Especially the blonde!"
What are his dreams for ministry? To fulfill the Great Commission; Matt 28: 18 – 20
What does he love: Worshiping God through singing
What are his goals for the future? Climb more fourteeners, eat a dilly bar without calories, give up potato chips, enjoy life
Where he learned his stuff: School of hard knocks; then received a degree in engineering at Purdue. He had the awesome opportunity of bringing new technology to Indy through the design and construction of the monorail type system serving IU-Health hospitals.
What does he excel at? Corn hole toss, euchre; watching the Colts on the couch; eating chips; blowing bubbles
What is his specialty? Managing major construction projects; administration activities; detailed processes; breaking down complicated things
What he's done at White River: Managed the Worship Center project from conception to completion; served as an elder; served on the Senior Pastor and Worship Pastor search teams; participate with the Praise Team; co-lead a home group; teach home group Bible study
What does he do at White River now? Serve as an elder; co-lead home group; elder accountability partner; pray for White River daily; co-elder parntening with the Outreach Team
Hobbies: Hiking Fourteeners, enjoying nature, golf, biking, working out, sitting on the deck, Sharon’s to do list
Inspiration: Singing worship songs like Breathe; God is Great, I Worship You; I Exalt You; Enough; etc
Secret ambition: To be faster than a speeding bullet, stronger than a locomotive, able to jump tall building with a single bound
What do you think about the church of today? Change is inevitable and we must reach people where they are. The church must be culturally relevant yet remain biblical in every aspect. The life of a church is centered around change. If what we are doing isn’t beyond our humanness then it might not be satisfying to God.
Best advise to pastors: Look at ministry as a lifestyle not a job; seek the face of God and follow His lead; God will speak direction; learn to love everyone unconditionally without any favor; and best of all have a heart for God like David
