Steve Poe is a Senior and Primary Teaching Pastor at Northview Church based in Indianapolis, Indiana. A LOT of kindness. And once again, you show me again why. Thank you for following His calling. Serving others is a key element of this; so important, in fact, that once a year, Steve cancels services as the entire church goes out into the community to serve individuals and organizations. Was there a specific moment? They spend time with their two childrenRyan and Jenniand their seven grandchildren. Northview Church 6620 Northview Way Indianapolis, IN 46220 . Praying Gods abundant blessings for you, Heather and your family as you take this giant leap of faith. Under his leadership, the church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 8,500. But I have his eyebrows. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Image source: ShutterStock.com We say, 'what can you buy with a buck?' Steve Poe - Facebook | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Love. Financially | Northview Church God gave you to me as a precious gift and for that I am thankful. We always felt like you were singing to an audience of One and we got to go along for the pure joy of it. Blessings and Peace to you & Heather and to your precious daughters. Known to his friends and colleagues as a leader, teacher and visionary, Steve has served for 17 years as Lead Pastor of Northview Church. He also was part owner and operator of a radio station, which soon became a Christian radio station. Mike. When I left my last church, Heather and I were pretty beat up from ministry, because ministry can be a tough vocation. Steve started his career in the business world, first opening three restaurants . Thank you sharing the heart of true worship with us. What has been the response to the book? Steve has spoken at major events such as the North American Christian Convention, Truth at Work Leadership Conference, Next Level Leadership Conference, Building Gods Way church growth conference, and chapel for Taylor University. Gain financial health by establishing a budget with the income God lets you keep. As TheBlaze previously reported, on Jan. 12 the house of worship divided up $83,000 and handed out individual envelopes filled with cash to each adult member of the congregation. Blessings, During the decade after college, Steve opened and ran three restaurants, launched a radio station, and opened a financial planning firm and a commodity trading group. Believe me when I say your kids can reap the consequences just as much as you or Heather. That said, I have resigned my job at Northview Church. -John. RIP Medical Debt targets families most in need, those who are twice the federal poverty level or who carry debts that are 5% or more of their annual income. Steve started his career in the business world, first opening three restaurants and franchising two others. Steve Poe is lead pastor of Northview Church in central Indiana. You have all become like family to me. Steve has served as Northview's Senior Pastor since 1999. Thats exactly what youve been doing for the past 9 years at Northview. Under his leadership, the church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 11,000. What our research is trying to do is assess how costly this debt is and to find the people for whom debt forgiveness has the biggest effect, he said. They spend time with their two childrenRyan and Jenniand their seven grandchildren. Its easy to be loved the way weve been loved by this group of people. . Although he loved the business world, he sensed God calling him into full-time ministry, a calling he had heard on his life since he was 16. You, Heather and the girls will always be close to my heart and I know that He has amazing things in store for you. Under his leadership, the church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 11,000. I wouldve told you what a good writer you are and your transparency oozes there also. Steves background in business gives him a distinctive understanding and heart for professionals. I see their souls, how they are hard-wired, and have a wealth of understanding for how they have arrived where they have in life. I have followed you and your family, especially your sister on your blog and Facebook. Home - Steve Poe Ministries Your commitment to Northview and transparency to all of us has been the example. Known to his friends and colleagues as a leader, teacher and visionary, Steve has served for 21 years as Lead Pastor of Northview Church. And thank God for YOU! Its going to help me be a better me. Humility. And as an artist,doing my job with all the toys around that place was a total and complete blast. I would also like to help our Brookside campus in the city continue to grow.. Dont let pride, ego, fear, intimidation, or false leaders sway you from His voice. Honestly, youre a big part of why Ive been proud to call Northview my home. Those qualities are precious gems that are rare to find in a person; a couple. Matt, I must say that I am saddened by your decision to leave. Were open and humble in sharing a message of hope and healing.words of life to a parched soul looking to find a new normal. What is your end goal? Sole, now 53, never hesitated to donate when asked. Had I known when I saw you at the track meet that the next time I saw you would be resigning your position at Northview I would have elected not to mortify my wife in comparing you to REMs Michael Sipe to start a conversation. Kindness. i believe it with all my heart you are doing what God has called you to do. I am looking forward to the abundant growth I know God is (and already has been) bringing to Northview Church. Brave move my friend, but it seems that you have made many of those since we first met. May God bless and keep you, always. Faith. Peace and blessings! For Us. For the first time in my husbands life, he lifted his hands up in worship with tears streaming down his face at the ripe old age of 63 years old and as he approaches the big # 70, we both mourn the loss of our leader in worship Dear Matt, On Friday's special Finding Faith with Randy Ollis segment, he was joined by Northview Church's retiring senior pastor, Steve Poe, and the newly installed senior pastor, CJ Johnson, along with . Many prayers for your journey. Although he loved the business world, he sensed God calling him into full-time ministry. Honestly? I havent been without a job in twenty-one years. Thanks for the kind words, Ed. About five years ago I remember sitting with Steve (our lead pastor) and saying, Worship leading isnt really my calling. He looked a little confused, probably becauseya knowit was my job! Thank you for answering these insightful questions, I hope people have learned something about you, and go check out your work. Matt, I know the Lord has His hand on your back directing you where to go and I am so excited to see where He will lead you and Heather as a ministry team. I wouldve told you how your transparency is so evident as you lead the service..it is hard not to resonate with you. I grew up in a middle-class home in St. Joseph, Missouri. They spend time with their two children-Ryan and Jenni-and their seven grandchildren. i hid for years. Along, with his wife Sandy, Steve has seen Northview grow to thirteen campuses across central Indiana. He also was part owner and operator of a radio station, which soon became a Christian radio station. We moved from Indy to North Tampa/Wesley Chapel in October of 2012. Steve and Sandy live in Carmel, IN, and have two . My sales and business experience greatly helped me to pastor and lead a church.. God bless you and your family on your new adventure. Most of you know Ive had a tumultuous childhood. Known to his friends and colleagues as a leader, teacher and visionary, Steve has served for 17 years as Lead Pastor of Northview Church. Known to his friends and colleagues as a leader, teacher and visionary, Steve has served for 17 years as Lead Pastor of Northview Church. Courage. You are braver than brave. Gods love is unconditional, or so weve heard. Peace and blessings! Steve started his career in the business world, first opening three restaurants and franchising two others. #5 What is something people dont know about you? The response to the book has really been good, especially by pastors who have used it in their churches as a sermon series.. You say you are stepping out of the boat, to walk on water. WHOLE lot of love. You always sing from your heart . Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Make I echo the gratitude articulated here and applaud your faith step as you heed His whisper. Again, I know that you and I have probably spoken 12 words to each other, but you have impacted me more than most that Ive known for decades. Founded five years ago, the New York-based organization has eliminated more than $675 million in medical debt for more than 200,000 people. I promise to not make you feel bad for following where only God can lead you. I hope you continue with them.Peace. I am looking forward to seeing you progress as you continue to become more well-known and continue to write. Some people may experience more benefit than others, said Mahoney, one of the researchers on the project. At the time I felt God was calling me into full-time pastoral ministry, but I didnt really want to be in ministry. Under his leadership, the church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 11,000. Shortly after Sole wrapped up half a year of treatment including surgery and radiation,she learned she and her family were the latest Dollar Club beneficiaries, which helped them defray some of the costs associated with her illness. Under his leadership, the church has grown in attendance from 500 to over 8,500. Known to his friends and colleagues as a leader, teacher and visionary, Steve has served for 17 years as Lead Pastor of Northview Church. But heres what I know about unconditional love: It is patient, kind, it doesnt envy or boast, it doesnt hold the past against you, allows you to tell the truth, shields you from harm (and often takes harm upon itself). Steve has spoken at major events such as the North American Christian Convention, Truth At Work Leadership Conference, Next Level Leadership Conference, Building Gods Way church growth conference and Chapel for Taylor University. You heard me. We witnessed how God challenged you, empowered and changed you and nowhere you areprepared and ready for the next chapter in your life! I had so many people express how helpful this series was in their life so I decided I needed to make it into a book. Im certain Ill run into you up at your new office when the drive thru line is just too long; I know Darlene and her support staff will prefer provide the environment necessary for you to take your next steps out of the boat. Steve and his wife, Sandy, whom he refers to as his best friend, enjoy traveling together and going to movies. . I enjoyed the message and know that Steve has followed his calling to be Pastor of our church, but it was the worship that really inspired me. But I have made the decision to step out in faith for what I believe is my next step in ministry. The amount of respect I have for you has grown tremendously. I appreciate and respect their journey. Sometimes when I laugh really hard or scrub a spot off the counter I can feel my mothers face pushing its way into my expressions. Love never failsPat & Carolyn. Of course it may have something to do with being gone from Northview since December of 2012 and a thousand miles away. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 500 to over 12,000 in attendance. After coming to Northview Church in 1999, Steve has led with a passion for the unchurched, especially professionals and white-collar workers. Under his leadership, Northview Church has grown from one campus, in Carmel, Ind., to soon-to-be nine campuses, located in Carmel, Fishers, Lafayette, Westfield, Indy North, Anderson, Kokomo, New Castle Correctional Facility and Miami Correctional Facility, and the list continues to grow.