Steve is a Wichita native and grew up attending Riverlawn Christian Church before joining a local church plant team in 2007. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Friends University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from Wichita State. After 8 years of teaching math in the Wichita area, Steve began a new career path in construction, working as a finish trim carpenter until coming on staff at Ridgepoint. Prior to Ridgepoint, he served in various volunteer roles at the church plant, including being the worship director for over 15 years.

Steve and his way-better-half, Stephanie, have been married for almost 20 years and have six daughters, two sons-in-law, one grandson on the way, and two grand-dogs.

Fun facts: Steve and his family enjoy lake days, camping, hiking mountains, and playing family games. Steve—not so much his family—loves card games.