
Pastor Rev. Dr. Steven D. Lewis
A PASTOR WITH A POSITIVE MINISTRY
"Prophet,Evangelist,Teacher, Pastor" Ephesians 4:1-12
Biography:
January 23, 1977: Accepted the call to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
February 27, 1977: First public sermon was preached
Subject: A Firm Foundation
Scripture: Luke 6:47- 49
Ordained: October 22, 1978
At the age of 25, on the fourth of September, 1979,
Rev. Steven Dexter Lewis was officially installed as Pastor of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.
April 22, 1978: United in Holy Matrimony to Helen Patrice Freeman, they have been blessed with four children.
Children:
Hope Lanette
Rev. Steven D. Jr. (Lanita Marie)
Christopher James
Cameron William
Grand children:
Taylor Nicole
Kylon Antuonne
Lani Isley
Dyshaun Cordero
Skylar Reign
Kaleb Aarion
Education:
Received Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree
Obtained Bachelor of Theology Degree
Attended Chicago Baptist Institute
Attended Moraine Valley Community College
Eisenhower High School
Awards:
The Rhythm of Gospel "2011 Pastor of Excellence Award"
Board Member:
Progressive National Baptist Convention
Thornton Township Regional Action Program
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
Past President - Progressive Baptist State Convention of Illinois, Inc.
Past President - South Suburban Minister Fellowship
South Suburban Concerned Clergy, Inc.
Instructor:
Weekly Bible Study
Leadership Classes
Progressive Baptist State & National Convention
Congress of Christian Education Classes