Stephen, husband to his wife Amy, Papa to their young son, serves as the first among equals on the eldership team at Christian Outreach Church. He and Amy spent two years living on a ministry farm in Canada, where they were mentored and discipled by the leadership team at Kindred House Global. With a love for Scripture rooted in biblical theology, Stephen is passionate about both personal and congregational spiritual formation, and about helping the church see God’s unfolding plan through Jesus—from creation to new creation. He and Amy love gathering people around the table—whether at home, in the park, or wherever food and fellowship can be shared—as a regular rhythm of life and ministry. They also share a deep desire to see marriages grow and flourish, believing that the covenant between a man and woman is the basic building block of the Church. Whether he’s teaching, gardening, building community rhythms, foraging in the woods, or swing dancing in bright socks, Stephen brings curiosity, care, and conviction to all he does.

As he was growing up, Steve Miller came with his family from Indiana to Family Bible Camp at
Christian Outreach, an annual event which had deep impacts on his life, not the least of which
was his meeting and marrying his wife Cathy, who grew up here. After graduating from
college, Steve and Cathy both taught various grade levels at Christian Outreach School for
ten years. Then for the next ten years they lived in Guiyang, China, with their expanding
young family, teaching English and doing (as they say in China) “M” work. Since returning to
Missouri in 2012, they have served as administrators and teachers of all kinds of subjects at
Christian Outreach School while living in a home on top of the hill next to the COS soccer
field.
If you visit the campus here, you’re likely to see Steve outdoors running, mowing grass, or
admiring nature with his young grandson, or else grading algebra papers and drawing artwork
on chalkboards in the school. Steve’s care for his wife and family and enjoyment of dad jokes
and collecting pocket knives is surpassed only by his love for knowing and teaching the Word
of God and learning to listen well to the voice of the Holy Spirit.

Since 2008, David has been married to Ashley, who brings wisdom and grace to their wonderfully full life with four adventurous kids. They share a deep passion for seeing the church thrive, eager to watch people grow into the unique, joy-filled creations Christ made them to be.

Daryl and Donna Roth have been married for more than 35 years.

They have three adult daughters and a growing number of grandkids.

Daryl is often referred to as our resident “walking concordance”.

He worked for DRS Technologies in High Ridge for 35 years.

Daryl’s a big fan of country music.

Tom Kraeuter has been a part of Christian Outreach Church since 1978. He was the primary worship leader for the congregation from 1984 until 1998. Tom is a writer and itinerant speaker, and also coordinates JeffCo Christians United, a coalition of churches here in Jefferson County. He and his wife, Barbara, have three adult children.

Warren Henriksen has been a part of Christian Outreach Church since 1982. Warren is the founder of Trinity New Testament Ministries. Warren has been a missionary to the Philippines since 1997, establishing Living Water School of Ministry in 2004. Warren was married to his late wife, Anita, in 1962. They have three adult children and a bunch of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wayne DeCloux has been a part of Christian Outreach Church since 1977. He is a graduate of the Christian Outreach School of Ministries. Along with Tricia, his wife of more than 35 years, they have three adult daughters and one adult son. Wayne worked 25 years as a firefighter-paramedic and is now retired.

David Houser and his wife, Mona, have been married for more than 50 years. They have five adult offspring and whole passel of grandkids. David and Mona served as missionaries in Papua New Guinea for ten years. They became a part of Christian Outreach Church in 1977. David has served at Christian Outreach School since 2001. He is also a member of the Civil Air Patrol.