Dr. Steve Highlander

Steve Highlander has been a Christian since July 1980.  He was Spirit-filled in January 1983 and has been in active ministry since that time.  Steve received his license to the Gospel ministry from Wells of Joy Evangelistic Outreach, Hamilton, MO, in 1989 and was ordained by that Church in 1990. He also received a second ordination from Acts Ministry in January 2009 and a third ordination from Apostolic Team Ministries in May 2010. In 2018, he was ordained by the Foursquare Gospel Church of Papua New Guinea, and in 2023 by the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (USA).

Steve received his Doctorate in Pastoral Theology from Kingsway Seminary, Independence, MO, in 2006. and certified as a Christian Counselor with the Association of  Scriptural Psychology Therapists in 2008.

RESUME OF MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Current Ministry

1. Lead Pastor of Community Foursquare Chapel in Ottawa, KS
2. Missionary Emmissary to Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific with Foursquare Missions International
3. College Facilitator with Harvestie International Institute (setting up Bible Colleges around the world).

Education

• Doctorate in Pastoral Theology (PThD), Kingsway Seminary, Independence, MO
• Certified Christian Counselor with the Association of Scriptural Psychology Therapists (ASPT), Independence, MO
• Emergency Services Chaplain Training
• State of Kansas Prison Volunteer Training

Pastoral Ministry Experience

• Senior Pastor, Community Foursquare Chapel, Ottawa, KS (April 2022-present)
• Pastor/Elder, Christ’s Church of Nevada, Nevada, MO (2007-2014)
• Pastor, River of Life, Rockville, MO (2001-2005)
• Pastor, Oberlin Christian Fellowship, Oberlin, KS (1989 – 2005)
• Pastor, Evangelistic Center Church, Nevada, MO (1986)

Chaplaincy Experience

• Vernon County Sheriff’s Chaplain (volunteer), Nevada, MO (2011)
• Volunteer Chaplain, State of Missouri Department of Youth Services (2001-2002)
• Chaplain, Missouri ShowMe Challenge – National Guard boot camp program for at-risk teens (2000-2001)
• Volunteer Chaplain, Heartland Hospital – Private mental health facility for youth (1998-1999)
• Volunteer Chaplain, State Hospital for the Mentally Insane, Nevada, MO (1985-1986)

Prison and Jail Ministry

1. Founder, Door of Hope Prison Ministry, Norton, KS (2002-2005) Conducted over 450 services inside minimum and medium security housing
2. Vernon County Jail, Nevada, MO (2007-2010) Several hundred Bible Studies
3. Bates County Jail, Butler, MO (2003-2005) Several hundred Bible Studies

Missionary Work

• Foursquare Missions International Emmissary to Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific (2023-present)
• College Facilitator, Harvestime International Institute (2023-present); I work with indigenous churches and ministries to set up Bible Colleges around the world.
• Foursquare Missions International Field Missionary to Papua New Guinea (2014-2019)
• Short-term mission work in Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo (West Africa), Mexico, and the Philippines (1991-2004)

Christian Counseling

• Certified Christian Counselor with the ASPT since 2006
• Founder, Talk to a Pastor Internet Ministry (2002-2025); The program ministered to thousands of people worldwide by answering questions and providing free pastoral counseling online.
• Provide Christian Counseling on an as-needed basis to individuals using Biblical principles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Miscellaneous Ministry Experience

• Bible College Professor in the USA and Abroad
• Produced and spoke on two radio broadcasts covering 24,000 square miles in Western Kansas, Nebraska, and Eastern Colorado.
• Published Author
• Created two Online Bible Colleges
• Publisher, Real News Review, A free Christian newspaper serving the Branson, MO region (2013-2014)

Steve’s Resume of Ministry Experience