About Me
My blog subtitle says, “A blog by a guy who is happy to be a pastor of people, pursuer of beauty, and proclaimer of God’s truth as best he understands it.” That is a good description of my life and what I want my life to be and do.
I have had the joy of serving as Senior Pastor at Bethel Church in Crown Point, Indiana for 14 years. My primary responsibilities at Bethel are teaching at our weekend services, shepherding the people of Bethel, leading the staff, serving as an Elder, and providing the overall vision of the church.
My passions include expository preaching, the doctrines of grace, helping the church engage its culture, and the beauty of God. I enjoy speaking in contexts outside Bethel and regularly travel abroad with Bethel’s missions outreach.
I am extremely thankful for Christian parents who introduced me to Jesus Christ. I attended Cornerstone University (grad. 1990) and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (grad. 1992). I was blessed to serve for five wonderful years at College Park Church (pastor of youth and worship) in Indianapolis, IN. My time in Indy was formative to my theology and perspectives on biblical ministry. I have had the joy of building these foundations into the ministry of Bethel Church and its church family (whom I affectionately refer to as “Bethelonians”).
My fun time is filled with coffee house book reading, travelling, family, sports of all kinds (especially basketball and golf) and maximizing my joy in reflections of God’s beauty wherever I can find them. This blog is a newer adventure for me which I hope will be both fun and useful in my desire to “proclaim God’s truth as best I understand it.”
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Steve it was good to finally meet you and put a name with the face.
Hey there! We found your blog and have been enjoying reading some of the latest posts and looking at pictures. Aidan was impressed with the fish picture of you with your Dad. He wants to know how big the fish is and what kind it is? Aidan also wanted to tell you that he caught a 28″ Northern at the cabin last week. He reeled it in all by himself. We will try to post pictures on Facebook soon. Can’t wait to make the strawberry pie but it would be more fun eating it with you and the Sorcis again.
I was looking for a sermon on redemption and by God’s grace I come across yours. It was powerful and groly be to God who gave it to you. Your comparison and aplication of Jesus christ and Boaz is wonderful. I will be sharing on redemption next sunday but one at our chuch christian chuch international muruka(kenya)
Love Jesus and want to live the life of Jesus.
You are an amazing Pastor!!!!
Northwest Indiana is lucky to have you.
Hey there! We found your blog and have been enjoying reading some of the latest posts and looking at pictures. Aidan was impressed with the fish picture of you with your Dad. He wants to know how big the fish is and what kind it is? Aidan also wanted to tell you that he caught a 28″ Northern at the cabin last week. He reeled it in all by himself. We will try to post pictures on Facebook soon. Can’t wait to make the strawberry pie but it would be more fun eating it with you and the Sorcis again.
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Dear Paster Steve,
Hope you are doing well. God Bless you!
Dear Pastor Steve, Your messages have truly blessed my self and my family. I always look forward with excitement and joy to hear more and I can’t help but get excited in my relationship with the Lord. Thank you
Hey there! We found your blog and have been enjoying reading some of the latest posts and looking at pictures. Aidan was impressed with the fish picture of you with your Dad. He wants to know how big the fish is and what kind it is? Aidan also wanted to tell you that he caught a 28″ Northern at the cabin last week. He reeled it in all by himself. We will try to post pictures on Facebook soon. Can’t wait to make the strawberry pie but it would be more fun eating it with you and the Sorcis again. +1
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STEVE,
HARD TO BELIEVE ALL THESE YEARS HAVE GONE BY. EVERYTHING IS WELL HERE.
REMEMBER THE TIME YOU TOOK MY GIRLS TO THE HOLY LAND? YOU ARE A SPECIAL MAN, A GREAT PASTOR AND MY FRIEND. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND BETHEL FOR MANY YEARS TO COME.
DENNIS
Praise God for knowing a man of God who is firm in his faith, standing in what he believes God wants for him. I have seen one of your posts which really encouraged me, your belief about leading the church and blessed singleness is awesome! May God continue to bless the ministry which He has given you!:-)