Justin Steckbauer

Traverse City Nazarene Church
Traverse City, Michigan 49684
231-947-5445

• Education: Liberty University Associate of Arts: Interdisciplinary Studies - Cum Laude Liberty University Bachelor of Science: Religion (emphasis in Christian counseling) -Magna Cum Laude The Salvation Army Training College, Chicago, Ordained and Commissioned Officer - Cum Laude Olivet Nazarene University Graduate School, Master of Ministry (currently working on completing)
• Experience: 10 years ministry experience: Wausau, Wi Corps; Escanaba Mi Corps; Chicago Training College; Albert Lea Mn Corps; St Louis Missouri Adult Rehabilitation Center; Rochester Minnesota Citadel; The Owosso Michigan Citadel (current assignment)
• Comment to those looking at my sermons: What's most important right now is that we really love Jesus and really live out holiness, in the fear of God, on fire for God, moving heaven and earth to bring the gospel to the world through evangelism and discipleship.
• Sermon or series that made a difference: The Truth Project by Del Tacket was a game changer for me
• One of my favorite illustrations: The story of Holmes and Watson sleeping under the stars...
• Family: I'm married to a wonderful wife, her name is Chelsey. My parents and extended family mean a lot to me though many of them live far away.
• What my parents think of my sermons: They love all of them, I wonder why!
• What my spouse (really) thinks of my sermons: My wife loves my sermons (usually) if she doesn't she lets me know!
• Best advice given to me about preaching: Relax and enjoy it Don't waste your life by succeeding at things that don't matter
• Books that have had an impact: The Bible is obviously #1. Other books that impacted me greatly include Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ by Jeanne Guyon, and the 7 Spirits by William Booth.
• Hobbies: I enjoy writing, reading, coffee shops, mom n pop restaurants, hiking, biking, movies, music, and anything to do with our Lord!
• If I could Preach one more time, I would say...: If I knew next Sunday was my last chance to preach I would preach about Jesus Christ in the gospel of John and how we all need Jesus and must persist in the walk of Christ, not falling away, but living out holiness and attaining to eternal life.
• Something funny that happened while preaching: Let's see... nothing that I can remember.
• What I want on my tombstone: He died for Jesus and he lived for Jesus.

• Blog: Lifestyleofpeace.com