Rev. Steve Beard began serving as Pastor of Community Church of the Verdes in Rio Verde, Arizona, in 2025. Before coming to Rio Verde, he served congregations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Red Bank, New Jersey.
In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Steve teaches courses on C. S. Lewis and has served as an adjunct professor of Public Speaking. He holds degrees from Whitworth University and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Steve and his wife, Julie, are the proud parents of three children—Andrew, Hannah, and Hailey—who continue to bring great joy and laughter to their lives.
