Steve Idle's Biographical Information:
- Steve was born in Anderson, Indiana, and grew up in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Whitmer High School in Toledo.
- After spending one year at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, he transferred and graduated from Great Lakes Christian College in 1978. One week after graduation, he began his ministry in Neapolis, Ohio, as Senior Pastor. There he met and fell in love with Jody; they were married in August of 1979.
- Steve has also served as pastor in Michigan and Missouri. He served 13 years at Northeast Christian Church in Louisville and has most recently served as Senior Pastor at NorthEast Christian Church in Lexington, KY beginning in July of 2007.
Steve and Jody have 4 sons, and two adorable grandsons -
- Benjamin and his wife, Staci, graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2004. They live in J-Town with their sons Andrew, 5, and Matthew, 3. Benjamin works in Human Resources at Jewish Hospital, and Staci loves being a stay-at-home Mom.
- Christopher graduated from WKU in 2006; he lives in the Lyndon area and works for the corporate office of Insight Communications.
- Michael is completing his degree with the University of Phoenix. He is engaged to be married to Veronica Johnson in May; they both reside in Louisville as well.
- Alex is a 2008 graduate of Manuel High School. He is presently a junior at Kentucky Christian University majoring in youth ministry.
Steve is an avid sports fan. He roots for the Indiana Hoosiers (basketball), and the New York Yankees (baseball). He also loves to read, play golf, and listen to music. Steve and Jody love spending time with their family. Jody enjoys shopping with her daughter-in-law, playing with her grandsons, reading, and walking.
