Steve Bond is the Senior Pastor of Summit Christian Church. The Bond family planted Summit in 1999. Steve and his wife, Pam have been happily married and madly in love for more than thirty years. They have four amazing adult children and nine incredible grandchildren. Steve is an avid swimmer, typically swimming four miles a week. Since 2005 he has competed in the annual Donner Lake 2.7 Mile Masters Swim Race. He also enjoys hiking and the outdoors.
About Me
Name: Stephen Bond
Position: Senior Pastor
Favorite Book: What’s So Amazing about Grace? By Philip Yancey
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere I can be alone with Pam. We love to share time together in quiet get-a-ways. It’s especially nice when a warm sandy beach is part of the experience!
Favorite verse: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago” (Ephesians 2:10)
My greatest blessing: The greatest blessing in my life is the joy of seeing all four of my adult children faithfully walking with the Lord!
Steve previously served in the following ministries:
- 1978-1981 Youth Minister—Prospect Christian Church, Prospect Heights IL
- 1981 Minister of Missions—Eastside Christian Church, Fullerton CA
- 1982-1992 Church Planting Missionary—Chile, South America
- 1992-1998 Senior Pastor—Kettle Moraine Free Church, Delafield WI
Steve has earned the following degrees:
- 1976 Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Fullerton CA
- 1981 Master of Divinity, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL
- 1992 Master of Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
- 2011 Doctor of Ministry, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA
