Rev. Richard D. Steensma, Jr.
Position: Senior Pastor
Personal: He and wife, Kate, and children Emily, Sarah, Anna
College Education and post graduate studies: Concordia University, Ann Arbor – BA – Elementary Education;
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI – MA – Administration;
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO – Certificate of Ordination
Previous positions: Principal of Lutheran Schools in Michigan and California for 15 years.
Serving Timothy: He began serving Timothy in July, 2007 as a Vicar. He was installed as an Associate Pastor at Timothy in August, 2008. As an Associate Pastor, he served with other pastors teaching, preaching, worship leading, conducting weddings and funerals and visiting the sick and home-bound. He also served as the coordinator for Confirmation Instruction and Middle School Youth. On June 5, 2011 he was installed as the Senior Pastor of Timothy. Pastor Rich is looking forward to the opportunities that God will continue to present to the people of Timothy to Touch Lives for Christ.