Steve has been our Minister of Operations and Ministry Implementation since 2014 and is our go-to man. He loves to work behind the scenes to help others thrive by looking ahead and seeking to remove roadblocks. In times when there are challenges, and when some might feel stressed, Steve thrives and calls them “opportunities to learn.” In his role, he works with others to oversee administration, facilities, grounds, technology, and finances. Steve and his wife Rev. Lisa (Hospice Chaplain) have two kids, Petra (married to Danny) and James, and their dog, Casey. Steve began his adult working career as an elementary education teacher with fourth grade students in Zeeland, MI and still loves teaching ideas and skills to others even to this day. Hobbies and interests are of no shortage with Steve; he enjoys biking, woodworking, all things technology, fountain pens and specialty writing implements, guitar and bass, specialty teas and coffee, and fixing broken stuff.