Steve and Jena are the Senior Pastors of Connect Point. In October of 2011, Steve and Jena planted Connect Point. Steve and Jena’s vision is to bring the message of Jesus to all of Southern Illinois in a fresh and relevant way, by building a community that loves for people to live in Christ, planted in God’s house and lead change in our community and in the world. Steve and Jena are both natives of Southern Illinois. Pastor Steve has been serving in ministry as an Evangelist, Youth Pastor, Outreach Director, Associate Pastor and now Senior Pastor, all since the age of 19.  He holds a degree in Theology from Christian Life College in Stockton California and a Psychology Degree from Mid-Continent University in Mayfield Kentucky. Together they have served full time in ministry for nearly 10 years. They share two children, Gabriella and Elijah.