Terry Steinmeyer, Creative Arts Director
To the casual observer Terry’s week consists of meetings, meetings, email, meetings, and meetings. In reality he oversees the design and execution of the weekend services and supervises the areas of Worship and Music, Production, and Communications.
How Terry thinks and what he brings to the table in the way of vision, determination, and resourcefulness are reflected in some of his unique talents. He has a unique ability to find places without a map or directions, particularly in unfamiliar towns. He dreams up and keeps a list of potential “million dollar” business ideas. He has been known to convert regular household items into percussion instruments.
These percussion instruments played a key role in his pursuits in music. He toured and recorded with a few bands including Pegtop, which he played in and managed. Also, he ran a small production company doing booking, management, and audio/visual production for local musicians.
Terry’s childhood was not always easy. Divorce, remarriage, alcoholism, and explosive arguments caused stress and insecurity. At age 12, he met and embraced the gospel of Jesus at a small Bible camp, but walking with Jesus became challenging as a teenager with an absence of Christian peers or mentors. After high school, things went from bad to worse, when he made choices that resulted in consequences that were too much to shoulder on his own. “It was at the end of myself that I called out for God, and he answered.” Pointing to the empty tomb in John 20 and believing Jesus is who He said He is, Terry has been pursuing His presence and His purposes for him ever since.
His wife Michele and he have three great children - Larissa, Jonah and Tawny. Some of Terry’s favorite people are, Bono, Steve Jobs, former band mate, David Peightal, his Grandpa Reuben, the Apostle Paul, Winston Churchill, and Johnny Cash, to name a few.
Some of Terry’s words of wisdom are; smile and laugh as much as possible; first think then speak (advice to and from himself); and avoid sticking foil wrapped chocolate in our pockets with the intention of eating it later.
