Hello! I began my ministry at Bethel Baptist as Senior Pastor in 1995. It's been an exciting ministry! My wife Debbie and I have been married for 25 years and have five great children - one recently participated on a year-long missions trip called The World Race (www.stevewright.theworldrace.org), one is presently in Iraq working as a contractor with the military, one is in college (Full Sail University - Film Studies) and two are still in high school. Because of my love for families and the Word of God, I have focused my ministry building strong families, getting involved in the surrounding community and preaching expository and practical messages.
Our church is friendly and has active programs. We strive to reach out to our community in significant ways - including a monthly food & clothing distribution (C.A.R.E. Center) and a Professional Counseling Center (Discovery Counseling)
I received my theological training at the Grand Rapids School of the Bible & Music (Pastoral Ministries), Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Mo. (Pastoral Ministries) & Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Mi (Bachelor's degree in Religious Education). Besides the church in Britton, we have also ministered in the Grand Rapids, Mi. area (as Pastor of Youth & Education) and Muskegon, Mi (as Pastor of Youth, Education & Worship).
I received a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Michigan Theological Seminary in 2003. I am a State Licenced Counselor (Limited Licensed Psychologist) and direct a Professional Counseling Center at the church which serves both the church and surrounding community (Discovery Counseling - www.discoverycounsel.org). I also serve as a Therapist at a Christian Counseling Center in Ann Arbor, Mi (www.samaritan.cc )
I have a heart for missions and have organized and/or participated in short-term mission trips to Mexico City, Guatemala, Haiti, Italy, Alaska, New York City, Florida & Louisiana (Hurricane relief), Philadelphia, and Chicago.
I enjoy life and love to be with people! My interests include woodworking, reading, camping, music, watersports, traveling and hanging out with my family.
My wife attended Grand Rapids School of the Bible & Music and received a Bachelor's Degree from Spring Arbor University in Family Life Education in 2004. She is devoted to our family and enjoys reading, crafts, chocolate, scrapbooking, and Biblical Archaelogy.