Welcome to Captain Justin Steckbauer
Welcome Captain Justin Steckbauer
A word from our new corps officers:
For the last five years I have been serving as the corps officer at the Owosso, Michigan Citadel. It was a challenging and rewarding assignment, and I am looking forward to what God has next in the Gary-Merrillville area.
Growing up my dad worked at The Salvation Army Wausau, WI corps as a GED teacher for many years. I used to volunteer at his program and play basketball at The Salvation Army gym. Years later when I was in my late twenties, I started working at The Salvation Army Wausau’s homeless shelter. I fell in love with the ministry of the Salvation Army and started attending church services on Sunday mornings. Soon I knew God was calling me to become an officer.
The next step was to participate in a Salvation Army internship, which I did for two years in Escanaba, Michigan in upper Michigan. I learned so much and I could tell God was at work in The Salvation Army in amazing ways. From there on I went to the training college in Chicago. God just kept opening the doors and I would walk through them.
My talents are highlighted most in adult ministry and older adult ministry. I enjoy leading Bible studies. I also enjoy teaching spiritual disciplines like prayer and meditation on the word of God. In the past, I’ve had experience with ministry to those with mental health issues and drug/alcohol addictions. I also really enjoy nursing home ministry and ministering to the elderly. My talents also include preaching, teaching, leadership, fundraising, and special events.
I cannot wait to see what God is going to do in Gary-Merrillville as well as in my own life during my time in this community.