Church at The Crossing

Title: Senior Pastor

Experience:
- Senior Pastor at CATC since April 1, 2003
- Founder and President of Kima International School of
   Theology (KIST) from 1995-2002
- Associate Pastor (Christian Education, Youth, & Missions) of Fairfax Community
   Church of God from 1989-1995
- Associate Pastor (Christian Education & Youth) of Calvary Community Church of God 
   from 1986-1989
- Student Pastor (Youth Ministry) of Sugarland Church of God from 1982-1986
- Faculty Member – Anderson University School of Theology – 2003 to present
- Faculty Member – Fritzlar Bible College (Germany) – 1998 to present

Family: Happily married to Diane (July 13, 1985) a 6^th grade language arts teacher; 3 great kids – Jenny, Levi, and Lindsay.

Hometown: Carthage, Missouri (deep in the beautiful Ozarks!)

Educational Background: George Mason University (PhD); Anderson University School of Theology (MDiv); Anderson University School of Theology (MRE); Mid-America Christian University (BSc)

Hobbies: Family time; outdoors, nature, national parks; adventure experiences (white-water rafting, zip lines, bungee); reading (especially history).

Best part about his job: I love leading our Staff Teams, working with our Elders, & weekend teaching.  I love our outward focus, mission-partnerships, and global vision!

Interesting things to know about Steve:
- Has hiked, “muled”, and hiked again the Grand Canyon from rim-to-river-to-rim!
- Did PhD internship by living for 3 weeks on the Caribbean island of Trinidad!
- Did a family RV trip to Alaska in 2009 of over 8000 miles!
- Is a major “Ted-Head” – his favorite president is Teddy Roosevelt!  (Bully!)