Office Assistant

Lauren was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, and grew up in the Fort Worth, Texas area. She was married to her husband, Craig Steedley, for 33 years. He was a seminary student when they met, and together they raised three children while living in five different states throughout their marriage. Craig was a minister and a school teacher. Craig passed away very suddenly this past June, marking a deeply significant and challenging chapter in Lauren's life. But God did graciously provide the gifts of hope and joy even in these difficult circumstances for Lauren and her family.

She is a piano and voice teacher, and she truly loves sharing the gift of music with children. Teaching brings her great joy. Lauren is also very involved in her church community, where she sings in the choir and participates in a couple of book study groups. Her favorite way to spend time is with her family—especially her grandchildren. She has five right now, and she is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her sixth grandchild at the end of June.

One Bible verse that has stayed close to her heart is Jeremiah 29:11–12: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” Over the past year especially, she has seen again and again that the Lord is a gracious, loving Father who provides exactly what we need, in every circumstance.