- Music
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Reading
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Camping
Steve Bailey
Overland Park
Summary
Compassionate pastoral caregiver with over 27 years of experience in a variety of settings providing spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families across diverse life stages and circumstances. Brings a steady, non-anxious presence shaped by deep listening, discernment, and respect for each person’s story, faith, and values. Grounded in a Master’s degree in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership, I pursue a formation-centered approach to care that attends to the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Committed to ethical and collaborative spiritual care that connects to the whole person and the community.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Family Discipleship
Hope Community Church
Leawood, KS
01.2023 - Current
- Provide ongoing pastoral care and spiritual support to individuals, couples, men, parents, and families through one-on-one conversations, small groups, and pastoral shepherding.
- Walk alongside individuals and families experiencing stress, anxiety, relational strain, life challenges, and spiritual uncertainty, offering a calm, attentive, and non-anxious presence.
- Participate in pastoral conversations with individuals and couples addressing marital and personal concerns, working collaboratively with senior pastoral leadership and within defined roles and boundaries.
- Facilitate formation-focused groups and classes, including an eight-week and single session parenting courses, and men’s small groups, while creating safe spaces for reflection, growth, and honest conversation.
- Maintain awareness of pastoral care needs by initiating and responding with appropriate follow-up, prayer, referrals, and collaboration with leadership and support teams.
- Oversee ministry teams and volunteers, fostering healthy team dynamics, clear communication, and consistency while balancing administrative responsibilities with direct pastoral care.
Minister to Families and Students
Fremont Presbyterian Church
Sacramento, CA
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual support to children, adolescents, parents, and families across a wide range of diversity and life circumstances, including stress, transition, grief, relational strain, and faith-related questions.
- Met regularly with individuals and families for pastoral conversations focused on emotional well-being, spiritual discernment, parenting challenges, and complex family dynamics.
- Supported students and parents during periods of heightened anxiety and family change, particularly the Covid-19 Pandemic, offering steady presence, listening, and guidance in collaboration with pastoral leadership.
- Facilitated formation-focused gatherings designed to foster trust, emotional safety, reflection, and spiritual growth for both students and adults.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff and ministry teams to identify care needs, coordinate follow-up, and maintain appropriate boundaries and referrals.
Director of Young Adults & Community Outreach
Covenant Chapel EPC
Leawood, KS
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual support to young adults navigating vocational discernment, relational challenges, anxiety, and transitions into adulthood.
- Led small groups and one-on-one pastoral conversations focused on spiritual formation, emotional health, and identity development.
- Cultivated relational environments that encouraged openness, trust, and reflective conversation around faith and life challenges.
- Partnered with church leadership and volunteers to coordinate outreach initiatives and care-oriented programming.
Director of Student Ministries
Covenant Chapel EPC
Leawood, KS
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual support to adolescents and families navigating emotional distress, anxiety, grief, family conflict, and significant life transitions.
- Met with students and parents for one-on-one pastoral conversations, offering presence, listening, guidance, and prayer during seasons of stress and uncertainty.
- Supported families during moments of heightened concern, including mental health struggles and family disruption, while collaborating with parents and church leadership as appropriate.
- Cultivated a calm and steady presence in emotionally charged situations, helping individuals process difficult experiences without rushing resolution or minimizing complexity.
- Worked within team-based ministry systems under senior leadership, respecting boundaries, referral needs, and shared responsibility for care.
Middle School Teacher
Santa Rosa Christian School
Santa Rosa, CA
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Supported students’ academic, emotional, and social development in a structured educational environment.
- Maintained attentive awareness of student well-being, behavioral patterns, and relational dynamics, responding with care and appropriate support.
- Collaborated with faculty, administrators, and parents to support students experiencing academic stress or personal challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Spiritual Formation And Leadership
Friends University
Wichita, KS05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (History emphasis), Cum Laude
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CANo Degree - Theological Studies
Reformed Theological Seminary
Global Campus (Online)California Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Fairfield, CASkills
- Spiritual & Emotional Assessment
- Pastoral Presence and Active Listening
- Whole-Person Care (Body, Mind, Spirit)
- Family Systems & Relational Support
- Grief, Loss, and Life Transitions
- Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Regulation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Ethical and Confidential Pastoral Care
- Staff Support and Encouragement
- Follow-Up Care and Pastoral Continuity
Interests
Timeline
Minister of Family Discipleship
Hope Community Church
01.2023 - Current
Minister to Families and Students
Fremont Presbyterian Church
01.2016 - 01.2023
Director of Young Adults & Community Outreach
Covenant Chapel EPC
01.2014 - 01.2016
Director of Student Ministries
Covenant Chapel EPC
01.2004 - 01.2014
Middle School Teacher
Santa Rosa Christian School
01.1998 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Christian Spiritual Formation And Leadership
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (History emphasis), Cum Laude
Azusa Pacific University
No Degree - Theological Studies
Reformed Theological Seminary
California Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION & VALUES
Committed to Christ-centered, compassionate care that honors the dignity, faith, and humanity of each person. Values presence over fixing, listening over advising, and collaboration over independence. Seeks to support healing and wholeness through faithful presence, prayer, and pastoral care.