Biography of Bishop Steve Warren – Ministry
“God called Steve to walk in the ministry”
As a small boy in the hills of southwest Virginia, Rev. Steve Warren began to establish his roots in the ministry. At the age of five, he began playing drums and singing with his family. As a young man at the age of thirteen, God called Steve to walk in the ministry in which he had been ordained. Although the work of God was not new to him, it was not until the age of sixteen that God placed upon him the anointing in which he walks in today.
“God placed in Brother Steve a pastor’s heart”
From a storefront building to an old funeral home, he began the road of a pastor. God placed in Brother Steve a pastor’s heart, and he has been a pastor for thirty-six years, serving from the mountains of West Virginia, to Virginia, and now Tennessee. Although he is a pastor, his first love is being an evangelist, for that is where his ministry began. Pastor Steve has a heart for people, whether it is in a pulpit as a pastor or traveling as an evangelist.
“Faith For The Hour”
In the early 90’s, Pastor Steve reached out from his own pulpit and began a television ministry in the hills of West Virginia, where he met his wife, Bonnie. Realizing there were hurting people in homes everywhere, he began the “Miracles by Faith” television program, which aired weekly. Together, they now produce a weekly program, “Faith For The Hour,” which is aired in Tennessee and the surrounding states, taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who may have no other way to receive it.
“God has given him a message of victory to share.”
God has given him a message of victory to share with a world that has no hope. Brother Steve has taken this message behind the iron bars of prison and jail cells, as well as into churches across America. God has placed special gifts and talents in Brother Warren’s life that have allowed him to touch people’s hearts in a unique way.
“Mend the brokenhearted and set the captive free.”
Not only does he preach the Gospel under a powerful anointing, but God has also placed that same anointing on his singing. He has seen God use the anointing on a song to mend the brokenhearted and set the captive free. Whether he is preaching or singing, Brother Steve feels that he can do neither without the anointing.
“Brother Warren stands firmly upon the Word of God”
Throughout his ministry, God has allowed Brother Steve to operate in the Gifts of the Spirit according to 1 Corinthians chapter 12. He has seen the lame walk, the blind see, the deaf hear, and the captive set free through the power of God. Brother Warren stands firmly upon the Word of God, which he both preaches and lives by, under the direction of the Spirit of God.
Biography of Bishop Steve Warren – Music
“Proclaiming the gospel through song”
At the young age of five, the love of music was birthed in Steve Warren’s life. As a young child, he began playing drums and singing with his family. When God called him into a ministry of his own, he not only continued proclaiming the gospel through song, but the Word of God as well.
“Gospel Sound Radio Show”
As a young pastor in southwest Virginia, his love for music began to deepen. He began work at local radio stations WXMY and WOLD, where he remained a disc jockey for fifteen years until he became owner. During this time, Brother Steve created what is known today as the Gospel Sound Radio Show, an hour-long program featuring some of the best in southern gospel music, from local talent to well-known artists. This program later became syndicated to radio stations and eventually transitioned into television.
“Southern Gospel Music”
Brother Steve saw the need for southern gospel music in the area and began promoting gospel groups, which he continues to do today. Local audiences were introduced to groups such as The Spencer’s, The Singing Cookes, Kevin Spencer & Friends, and the Perry Sisters.
“Heaven on Her Mind”
In 2001, Steve joined Sims Records located in Nashville, TN. It was during this time that he became part of a record label of notable prestige. In 2004, a song that Steve wrote along with his wife, “Heaven on Her Mind,” became a #1 song on the Christian Country National Charts. In 2015, Steve joined Fleetwood Records in Nashville, TN.
“Music City Gospel Showcase and Convention”
In June of 2004, Rev. Warren was nominated and chosen by gospel music fans across America as Favorite Male Vocalist at the Music City Gospel Showcase and Convention, held annually in Pigeon Forge, TN.
“Midnight Jamboree”
In November of 2012, Steve was given the distinct honor of joining Pretty Ms. Norma Jean, longtime co-host of the Porter Wagner Show, as her special guest on the Grand Ole Opry portion of the Midnight Jamboree.
“Sing the National Anthem for the President”
In 2016, Steve was honored to sing the National Anthem for the President of the United States, Donald Trump, during a rally in Roanoke, VA. He was later with him again in Nashville, TN, seated with former Governor Dunn.
“Placing many chart-topping singles”
Over the past several years, God has blessed Steve by placing many chart-topping singles within his hands. According to the Singing News Charts, songs such as:
• “His Love Ran Down the Cross” #47
• “Somewhere Between Mercy and Grace” #27
• “I’m Still Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” #21
• “Banks of the River” #19
• “Those Same Hands” #16
• “Those Three Old Rusty Nails” #15
• “The Old Path” #28
• “On A Hill Where Mercy Met Grace” #30
• “Let’s Put God Back in America” #32
• “Dying To Live” #32
• “I Just Have To Praise The Lord One More Time” #40
These songs contain not only melody and artistry, but a message of hope and encouragement. In the Christian Voice Magazine Charts, Steve had three #1 songs from the God, Family & Country CD project: “When I Look Up To Jesus,” “Just A Touch,” and “Forever Kind Of Love.” He was awarded CVM Favorite Country Crossover Artist back-to-back in 2018 and 2019.
He remains thankful to God and humbled to be chosen to reach others, not only through preaching the Word of God, but through the words of a song.
Bishop Steve Warren has a heart for ministry, whether it is in preaching the Word of God, singing, or in the various other gifts and talents God has placed in his life.
