Deacon, Sr. Executive Pastor
Steve joined the staff team in August of 2005. Since that time he has led Resurrection's music ministries, which include the Music Team and Choir. In January of 2016, Steve took on the additional role of Executive Pastor, and in 2019 was ordained to the diaconate. He provides leadership and oversight for Resurrection's staff team.
Steve holds a Bachelor's of Music Education from Wheaton College and a Master's of Music in Choral Studies from Cambridge University (UK), where amongst other things he studied Anglican church music and liturgy.
Steve enjoys writing original pieces of music for worship services and aims to be an ambassador for excellent music in the church. He also is a member of the St. Charles Singers. He lives in West Chicago with his wife, Janna, and their four extroverted and very verbal children. In addition to music, Steve loves running, tasty ethnic food, and the St. Louis Cardinals.