Steve Chupp, Senior Pastor, grew up in Elkhart and worked in his father's business. He began serving God during his high school years. He is a graduate of Bethel College and has significant cross-cultural experience. Steve, on the ZC staff since 1979, provides vision and leadership for the local church. He also carries oversight and ministry responsibilities to the broader church as a leader in LifeLinks. He and his wife Ronda have three adult daughters and two grandchildren.