Steven Lee Christopher

Background

Christopher, Steven Lee was born on May 29, 1956 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Lehland James and Harriet Ann (Werner) Christopher.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Concordia College, Seward, Nebraska, 1979. Master of Arts, University San Diego, 1989. Doctor of Philosophy, Talbot School Theology, 2001.

Career

Minister youth and education Bethany Lutheran Church, Long Beach, 1979-1985. Coordinator youth ministries Christ Lutheran Church, La Mesa, California, 1985-1988. Professor, director Christian education program Concordia U, 1988-1999.

Assistant to president CNH District, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, 1999—2004. Director family ministry Our Savior Lutheran Church, Livermore, California, since 1999. Chairman youth committee Pacific Southwest district Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Irvine, 1983-1988, member extended staff board for youth services, St. Louis, 1988-1991, committee member national youth gathering, 1986, 89, 2001.

Chairman 1991 National Directors Christian Education Conference, River Forest, Illinois, 1989-1991. Member youth board Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, El Toro, California, 1989-2002. Speaker various workshops and youth gatherings.

Achievements

• Steven Lee Christopher has been listed as a noteworthy Religious studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Theological Educators in Associate Ministries (president-elect 1988-1990, president 1990-1992), Professional Association Christian Educators, Religious Education Association. Board directors Lutheran Braille Workers, California, since 2004.

Connections

Married Doris Dianne Deterding, August 19, 1978. Children: LeAnna Helen, Brett Steven.

Father:

Lehland James Christopher

Mother:

Harriet Ann (Werner) Christopher

Spouse:

Doris Dianne Deterding

child:

Brett Steven Christopher

child:

LeAnna Helen Christopher