Sr. Minister / Pastoral Counselor / Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader
Steve is an apprentice of Jesus who grew up in Pensacola, FL and has served as a minister in Louisiana and Colorado and as a missionary to England, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Haiti, Guatemala, Mexico, and India. He received a B.A. from Lipscomb University, an M.A.R and an M.Div. from Harding School of Theology, and a D.Min. from Liberty University. He has also done extensive course work at Abilene Christian University and Denver Seminary. Steve currently serves as lead minister, pastoral counselor, and Celebrate Recovery leader. He is a presidential member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, an ICCA certified Christian Life Coach, an IBCC certified mental health coach, and a Trainer for Prepare/Enrich Pre-marital & Marital Assessments. He also serves as Executive Vice-President for New Horizons House (newhorizonshouse.org) and as Vice-Chairman of the Naples Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. His wife, Dawn, is a clinical aromatherapist and herbalist from Hong Kong, and is an IBCC certified mental health coach and a certified facilitator for two different mental health ministries called Overcome and Anchor. Steve’s two daughters, Brittany and Dacia live in Colorado and New Mexico, and his stepson lives in London, England.
Student MInisters
Jonathan and Casey Whitaker, from Omaha, Texas, are thrilled to serve as youth ministers, answering a calling that has been close to their hearts for many years. They are proud parents of three daughters. The Whitakers have been faithful members of the church since 2008, deeply involved in ministry and community life. Jonathan previously served as a senior minister from 2013 to 2019 and continues to make a meaningful impact in the field of education. Casey recently retired after a 20-year career as a hairstylist and has long been active in children’s and youth ministry. With a shared passion for guiding and encouraging young people, Jonathan and Casey are excited to serve the youth of the Naples and Omaha community. Their dedication, experience, and love for Christ will be a blessing to the next generation as they help them grow in faith, character, and purpose.