Steve Clarke
Minister of Music
Steve Clarke grew up in Drexel, North Carolina. He attended the Warner Southern College in Lake Wales, Florida where he met his wife Debbie. Additional training was obtained at Ball State University where Steve received both his Master of Music and Doctor of Arts degrees. Afterward, his worship theology was shaped greatly by the Institute of Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida.
Steve joined the pastoral staff of Trinity in August of 2008. Before that he served at churches in Ohio, Canada, Indiana, Florida, and Tennessee. He also taught at Bethany Bible College in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada as head of the worship/music department.
Steve loves being outdoors and is rejuvenated by camping/hiking, reading a good book, and working out at the gym. Since being a member of the cross-country team in high school, Steve has always enjoyed running for exercise and stress management. His greatest joys come from being a husband to Debbie and dad to Rohman, Monιe, Sophia, Whittney Morgan, Thatcher, and Allister.
Life Verse: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4: 7 (It keeps me going when the road gets rocky!)
Favorite Foods: Steak, sweet potatoes, chocolate, juicy pork, peanut butter, and breads of all kind (except rye).
Favorite Movie and Why: "Rudy" - a dream requires resolve and tenacity.
Hobbies / Pastimes / Interests: Other than reading, running, camping/hiking, and water sports, I've always loved travelling. I love visiting a new country or even a different city. I love finding a great coffee shop or taking in a little regional flavor. There are so many different types of people in the world. I love seeing what values a particular culture finds essential and admirable. I love being shaken up a little and pushed outside my comfort zone.
Ambitions / Aspirations: To see my children grow up, have children of their own who love God and serve him. To become a parent who is steady and resolved no matter the various circumstances surely to come.
What Do You Like to Read: I love reading Matthew Henry commentaries, revolutionary history, biographies, and underdog stories.
People Are Surprised to Know: My first job was driving school bus at age 16.
Best Counsel / Advice You've Ever Been Given: "Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Steady obedience in the right direction yields abiding fruit."