Pastor Steve Rogers was born and raised in Kelso, Washington. He attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church along with his parents, one sister and five brothers. At the age of 15, his sister died from cancer and he realized he’d never see her again in this world. He knew she possessed something in her relationship with Jesus that he didn’t have. He took his Bible and began to read it and study it like he’d never done before.

 In its pages he found hope of eternity with Jesus. Peace and joy filled his heart and he realized he would one day be reunited with his sister.

A desire to share this Good News with others began to grow and he became a Bible Worker for the Kelso-Longview Seventh Day Adventist Church. He continued with this ministry, working with Pastor Dave Livermore for about nineteen years and was blessed with more than 140 baptisms.

  In 2008, Steve was asked to come to the Upper Columbia Conference and develop a network of Bible Instructor Coordinators for each district. They affirmed his calling in the ministry and he was ordained in the summer of 2012.

  Things began to change with the finances of the conference and Steve was asked to accept the

1. 4-church district of Orofino, Weippe, Kamiah and Grangeville. He became their pastor in the summer of 2014.

  Pastor Steve enjoys sharing God’s love and hope with others. He also enjoys camping, visiting and having fun (playing games, music and hiking) with his wife Becki and their two daughters and their husbands. He relishes any time he gets with his brothers and their families.

  His favorite scripture is Luke12:32… “Fear not little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”