Steph is an ELCA pastor who has served congregations in both California and Colorado after attending the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Her passion in ministry is nurturing relationships between people of all ages. She uses her gifts for remembering names and stories, discerning gifts, and bold invitations to connect people to learning and serving in ways that fit them. She and her current congregation are listening to God’s spirit moving them to be an empowered, inclusive community. Steph believes in learning and growing throughout life and that people’s diverse ages, experiences, and realities are reflections of God’s kingdom. She loves walking, reading, and hearing her kids laugh.