Inspiring people
to follow Jesus
to follow Jesus
Pastor and missiologist Steve Baney is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. Steve holds an undergraduate degree in Pastoral Ministry with a concentration in computer science from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, a graduate degree as Master of Divinity with high honors from Ashland Theological Seminary, and a PhD in missiology with highest honors from Concordia Theological Seminary. He is the author of over a dozen books, including Shaping Worship and The Daily Devo. Steve lives with his wife, two kids, and crazy dog in northwest Ohio.
Recently a friend asked me about a book he was reading. It had caught him off guard, he said. The book addressed Psalm 23 but felt confusing. It seemed to undermine much of what one might expect. “The Lord is my shepherd.” You’ve likely already heard this poetic chapter, perhaps at a funeral. “This kind of destroys our thinking about Psalm 23,” my friend said. Then he sent a screenshot of a page from the book. He mentioned how it bothered him...
Understanding Forgiveness, Repentance, and Justification in Christ. The Bible is God’s written word. God told people what to write down in the Bible. It is true and trustworthy. The Bible has two parts called the Old Testament and the New Testament. It also has smaller parts called books. There are 66 books in the Bible. The first book is called Genesis...
Worship is the expression of reverence, adoration, and submission to God. It includes our actions, words, attitude, and posture. It encompasses all of life, including the way we work, spend free time, and gather with the church on Sundays. Worship can be done individually in solitude, but also includes joining with others as a group. As a congregation, worship is often expressed through singing, reading the Bible, preaching, praying, and giving. Music enhances worship as it enables us to join with other worshippers. Worship both reflects and affects the condition of our heart toward God.
Steve's favorite lead worshippers and bands include...
My philosophy of ministry is important to me because it helps me to identify what is most important to me, evaluate difficult decisions, and remain accountable to pursuing what God has asked me to do. The call to pastoral ministry comes from...
PhD in Missiology
2023
Concordia Theological Seminary - Fort Wayne, IN
MDiv (Master of Divinity)
2007
Ashland Theological Seminary - Ashland, OH
BA in Pastoral Ministry
2002
With a concentration in computer science
Mount Vernon Nazarene University - Mount Vernon, OH
Being trapped in sin is like living without being alive. Some are ignorant to their spiritual death. Others are apathetic. Many feel hopeless. This was the way I felt, hopelessly trapped in sin. I’d like to share with you the story of how Jesus Christ changed my life...
The mission of the Church is given by Christ, calling us to share the saving grace of our Lord with everyone. This is done on many levels, in many facets. Just as the local church has a mission to its community, so the global Church has a mission to this world. Our God began sending ...
Whether you're holding a microphone, playing a keyboard, strumming a guitar, or running a sound system, the example you set can either lead people toward worship or away from it. Worship leaders around the world have benefitted from applying the lessons in this book.
