Steve is a native of Western NC.  He received an A.S. Degree from Montreat College, a B.A. from Newberry College, a M.Div. from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary with D.Min. studies at Southeastern Baptist Seminary and Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies.
 
Steve served for 13 years as an ordained pastor prior to his joining the United States Navy where he served as an active-duty Chaplain for over 20 years.  He has traveled extensively in the Middle East both as a pastor and Navy Chaplain … having led 13 tours to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.  In addition, during his Naval career, he lived in Bahrain where he provided ministry support throughout the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region.
 
Steve joined the Wilcox family following his retirement from the Navy. His love and knowledge of the Middle East have proven invaluable to our agency.  Wilcox is proud to have this highly decorated veteran on our staff.