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Steve Brown

Steve Brown

Idyllwild,CA

Summary

My philosophy of ministry is to equip the church by exalting Jesus Christ and to draw the hearts of his body to devoted love and obedience through the preaching of God’s Word and to shepherd God’s people to know, experience, and share the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President/ System Integrator

Cloudburst Engineering, Inc.
Palm Desert, CA
05.2001 - Current
  • Directed construction and maintenance of golf course irrigation pump stations.
  • Wrote software and designed electrical schematics for efficient operations.
  • Installed and tested equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Performed diagnostics and repairs on existing equipment to maintain performance.

Men's Leadership Team

Grace Chapel
Indio, CA
05.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated planning, organizing, and facilitation of men's breakfast every six weeks, men's night quarterly, and annual men's retreat.

Men's Bible Study Teacher

Grace Chapel
Indio, CA
09.2015 - Current
  • Led Thursday night men's Bible study, covering books such as Daniel, Galatians, and Hebrews.
  • Facilitated discussions on works by Thomas Watson and St. Athanasius to deepen understanding.
  • Guided group through various theological texts to enhance spiritual growth.

Pulpit Supply

Grace Chapel Indio
Indio, CA
10.2021 - 12.2024

Delivered approximately fifty Sunday morning sermons during search and interim period until full-time placement in December 2024

Community Group Leader

Grace Chapel
Indio, CA
09.2010 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated weekly community group meetings to foster meaningful relationships among participants.
  • Guided discussions on practical applications of morning sermon teachings.
  • Promoted communal living through collaborative learning and shared experiences.

Coach/ FCA Huddle Leader

Rancho Mirage High School
Rancho Mirage, CA
01.2014 - 05.2019
  • Led boys cross country team and assisted with track and field coaching.
  • Established and facilitated FCA huddle for cross country team to minister the gospel to the athletes.

Wednesday Night Prayer Service Leader

Grace Chapel
Indio, CA
09.2010 - 05.2015
  • Directed weekly prayer service on Wednesday nights.
  • Facilitated rotation of teachers and worship leaders for engaging worship sessions.
  • Taught spiritual principles during services to foster deeper understanding among participants.

High School Youth Leader

Grace Chapel
Indio, CA
06.2005 - 05.2010
  • Supported youth pastor in ministry activities for high school students.
  • Coordinated mission trips and retreats to enhance spiritual growth.

High School Youth Leader

Family Heritage Church
La Quinta, CA
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Assisted youth pastor in high school ministry activities, including mission trips and retreats.
  • Coordinated weekly meetings to engage students and foster community.
  • Led game time during events to promote teamwork and enjoyment.

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Heritage Highlands
Marana, AZ
09.2000 - 05.2001
  • Directed maintenance operations for golf course, including tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, and cart paths.
  • Assisted superintendent in supervising crew and assigning daily work tasks.
  • Oversaw maintenance schedules to optimize crew productivity and efficiency.

Spray Tech

La Paloma Country Club
Tucson, AZ
09.1997 - 05.2000
  • Administered application of fertilizer, herbicides, and fungicides to golf course

Education

Master of Arts - in Ministry

Phoenix Seminary
Phoenix, AZ
05.2026

Plant Science -

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05-2000

Accomplishments

Track and field letter winner, University of Arizona

References

  • Kevin Munsey, Teaching Pastor, Grace Chapel, Indio, CA, 760-250-6238, kevin@gcindio.org
  • John Spedalaire, Staff Pastor, Grace Chapel, Indio, CA, 760-832-1690, john@gcindio.org
  • Alex Dean, Elder, Grace Chapel, Indio, CA, 760-567-3349, alex@intellgurus.com
  • Lin McCoy, Elder, Grace Chapel, Indio, CA, 760-975-6681, lin@gcindio.org
  • Tim Putnam, Golf Course Superintendent, La Quinta Country Club, 760-485-9016, tputnam@lqcc.org
  • Tim Hardy, Head Mechanic, The Vintage Club, 760-343-8965, hardykatz@gmail.com

Timeline

Men's Leadership Team

Grace Chapel
05.2022 - Current

Pulpit Supply

Grace Chapel Indio
10.2021 - 12.2024

Men's Bible Study Teacher

Grace Chapel
09.2015 - Current

Coach/ FCA Huddle Leader

Rancho Mirage High School
01.2014 - 05.2019

Community Group Leader

Grace Chapel
09.2010 - 06.2023

Wednesday Night Prayer Service Leader

Grace Chapel
09.2010 - 05.2015

High School Youth Leader

Grace Chapel
06.2005 - 05.2010

High School Youth Leader

Family Heritage Church
05.2004 - 05.2005

Vice President/ System Integrator

Cloudburst Engineering, Inc.
05.2001 - Current

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent

Heritage Highlands
09.2000 - 05.2001

Spray Tech

La Paloma Country Club
09.1997 - 05.2000

Master of Arts - in Ministry

Phoenix Seminary

Plant Science -

University of Arizona
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