Author and Leadership Speaker

Called to pastor Lakepointe shortly after its founding in 1979, Steve led the congregation that has grown from 53 in attendance at its inception to more than 13,000 each week at 8 Dallas campuses. After 40 years, Steve transitioned to a supportive role at Lakepointe and provides coaching to partnership churches throughout the world. He has a passion for seeing the Gospel presented to unchurched people in a culturally relevant style without compromising truth.

Under his leadership, Lakepointe has started 42 churches in under-churched areas across America such as Boston, New York, Las Vegas, and Portland and has international partnership with 22 churches in 12 different countries. Lakepointe is also involved in local missions with 35 local missions’ partners in Texas.

Steve is the author of 3 books and will be releasing his 4^th book in 2023: It Starts at Home; Tribal Church; Money Matters in Church; Leading by Letting Go (2023).