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Steve and
Valerie Hartog consider themselves Floridians! Although Steve
moved here from Chicago as a child and Valerie grew up as an MK in
Brazil, they have spent more years than not barefoot on the beach
and like it that way! Steve grew up playing the keyboard, trumpet,
drums and guitar, and singing with his 7 siblings, and found his
most rewarding performances were not designed for human audiences,
but for his Audience of One. After 17 years in local music
ministry, God called Steve and Valerie to join their love for
music, praise and worship with Countryside Baptist Church. Steve
loves God and desires nothing more than to train and encourage the
people of God to worship Him with their whole lives – not just
on Sunday morning during music time. He loves a service rich in
tradition and diverse in style that points the Church to God and
brings glory only to Him.
Steve and
Valerie have been given three precious gifts in the form of
children: Joshua, Jonathan and Jessika. Valerie home schools but
might be found involved in any ministry that includes her children
or music
Why
Countryside Baptist Church?
We felt
an instant connection with a Staff that is genuinely excited to
lift up the name of Jesus and join God where He is working! And
then we found that excitement matched by the love and support that
flows from the CBC Congregation into the community God has
developed around them! I love this Church because I am constantly
being challenged to grow deeper in Christ. I also enjoy the unity
and the great fellowship within this church! I look forward to
serving alongside God’s people at Countryside Baptist Church.
Activities/Interests/Hobbies:
Making my
own music arrangements! Tinkering with computers and getting
sympathy from my wife when it inevitably leads to scraped up hands
and bloody fingers! Taking the kids out on the jet ski! Good
health and working out!
Books that I’m Reading:
Worship, Dr. David Jeremiah
The Purpose Driven Church, Rick Warren
Developing the Leader within You, John C. Maxwell
Cool things:
A
Well-rounded, Worship-minded Prayer Warrior
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