Senior Ministry Strategist
Steve Lindsley is a Senior Ministry Strategist with Horizons Stewardship, where he brings over thirty years of experience as a pastor in both rural and urban settings. With a clear commitment to viewing challenges through a lens of abundance rather than scarcity, Steve has successfully led his congregations in numerous generosity initiatives, funding annual ministries, addressing major capital needs, and fostering a strong culture of planned giving. His approach to stewardship and fundraising is grounded in scripture, emphasizing that generosity is less about what God wants from us and more about what God wants for us.
In addition to his church fundraising experience, Steve is a leader in Horizons’ asset stewardship work—a new initiative aimed at helping congregations convert excess facilities and/or campus space into assets for ministry and mission. This innovative approach not only enhances ministry impact but also creates new revenue streams to further fund the church’s overall mission. Steve’s ability to guide congregations through these challenges stems from his deep understanding of the unique dynamics and potential of church communities.
Steve is passionate about working alongside pastors, church leaders, and congregations to answer two essential questions: “What if?” and “What’s next?” He believes, in the words of PCUSA Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, that “The church is not dying—it is transforming.” Through prayerful discernment, active listening, and strong leadership, Steve helps congregations navigate their next steps with faith and purpose.
Steve has received both his Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees. He is also a member of the International Coaching Federation and received the Executive Certification in Religious Fundraising through the acclaimed Lake Institute on Faith and Giving. Steve is a keynote speaker/guest preacher, worship song leader, and singer/songwriter, having released five albums available on all streaming services. He and his wife, Lorie, have two adult sons and live in Charlotte, NC, with two dogs, two cats, and the occasional foster animal.
