Pastor Steve grew up in northern Iowa cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings! He is a native Iowan who went to Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD, where he was a History major and then on to Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, where he studied to be a Pastor. After serving Vinje Lutheran Church in Willmar, Minnesota and Faith Lutheran Church in Clive, Iowa, Steve and Patti moved out to Scottsdale with their family to serve the Lord at New Covenant Lutheran Church.

Pastor Steve loves reading, cooking and traveling. He and Patti have three adult children, two of whom are married: Meredith (Seth), Katelyn (Stephen) and Peter. Steve and Patti take GREAT JOY in their seven grandchildren: Lila, Wynne, Sidney, Maeve, Sandy, Nell & Goldie.