Steven Bontrager
Keller,TX
Summary
Dynamic and organized Professor with 10+ years of experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Pastoral Ministry, Leadership Development, Biblical Studies, and Spiritual Formation. Skilled in curriculum design, student mentorship, and delivering engaging lectures that foster academic excellence and spiritual growth. Proven ability to develop capstone projects, assess learning outcomes, and integrate practical ministry applications into classroom instruction. Strong background in leadership training and theological education.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founding Pastor
North Creek Foursquare Church
Associate Pastor
College Heights Assembly of God
Campus Pastor
Texas A&M University
Youth Pastor/Director of Christian Education
First Assembly of God
Divisional Superintendent
Metro West North Texas District (Foursquare)
District Council Member
North Texas District (Foursquare Churches)
Divisional Youth Representative
South Central District (Foursquare Churches)
Professor
Messenger College
01.2019 - Current
- Chair of the Christian Ministry Department/Professor
- Classes Taught
- Theology
- Pastoral Ministry
- Practical Ministry Classes
- Various Bible classes
- Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
- Various Leadership classes
- Develop and teach diverse curriculum by incorporating interactive learning strategies and aligning content with academic standards, resulting in improved student engagement and performance.
- Conduct research on ministry practices, publish magazine articles, and a ministry-focused book, strengthening the institution’s academic standing.
Adjunct Professor
King’s University
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Classes Taught
- Pastoral Ministry
- Leadership Development
- Spirit Formed Living
- Spirit Formed Ministry
- Old Testament Studies
- Pastoral Counseling
- Senior Capstone
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Formation and Leadership
Portland Seminary/George Fox University
Portland, OR04.2018
Master’s Degree - Strategic Leadership
LIFE Pacific College
San Dimas, CABachelor of Science Degree - Christian Ministry
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TXSkills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Zoom
- Research skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Budget control
- Course development
- Higher education
- Blackboard
- Populi
- Academic advising
- Analytical thinking
- Academic reporting
- Written communication
- Program evaluation
- Curriculum design
- Video lectures
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Church planting
- Small group facilitation
Timeline
Professor
Messenger College
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Professor
King’s University
01.2015 - 12.2023
Founding Pastor
North Creek Foursquare Church
Associate Pastor
College Heights Assembly of God
Campus Pastor
Texas A&M University
Divisional Superintendent
Metro West North Texas District (Foursquare)
District Council Member
North Texas District (Foursquare Churches)
Divisional Youth Representative
South Central District (Foursquare Churches)
Youth Pastor/Director of Christian Education
First Assembly of God
Doctor of Ministry - Spiritual Formation and Leadership
Portland Seminary/George Fox University
Master’s Degree - Strategic Leadership
LIFE Pacific College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Christian Ministry
Southwestern Assemblies of God University