Steve grew up in Idaho in a close knit family, working in his boyhood years on farms and various odd jobs, then attended the University of Idaho. At this time, God began to open his mind to learn the precious Truths of God. Steve transferred to Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA in the fall of 1968. Upon graduation, he served in the Upper-Midwest in the ministry, marrying his wife, Melania, upon her graduation from Ambassador College in 1973. They have three grown children. They have served in the ministry for 35 years, pastoring congregations all over the Midwest, Houston, TX, San Jose, CA, and now in Idaho, Oregon and Nevada. Steve is currently the national coordinator for United Youth Camps.