Pastor Steve Chellew grew up in Sioux City, Iowa.  He graduated from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN, with a degree in education and psychology.  He then went on to earn his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  During the past 30+ years, Pastor Steve has served congregations in Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.   He has been an LCMC pastor since 2006.  His hobbies include outdoor activities, home remodeling and reading.

Lisa Chellew was born in Minneapolis, MN; and lived in Rochester during her high school years.  She graduated from Wartburg College with a degree in religion and psychology.  She is a certified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, earning her master’s from Drake University.  Lisa has worked in this field for Federal, State and City governments.  Her hobbies include cooking and baking, and spending time outdoors.

The Chellew’s have five children and three grandchildren.  Jen and her husband Ben are currently stationed in Virginia.  Ben is an officer in the U. S. Navy, having previously served six years with the U. S. Air Force.  Jen is a stay at home mom caring for daughters Claire, Nora, and Jane.  Matthew is an officer with the U. S. Air Force, currently stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.   Ryan works in the fields of logistics and supply chain.  He is an avid outdoorsman and has recently taken up golf as a hobby. Ryan and his wife, Lynae, live in Omaha Nebraska.  Joshua works as a construction engineer for Henkel Construction in Mason City, Iowa.  Caitlyn is the family artist, working her craft, while also serving at the Public Library in Ames, Iowa.

Pastor Steve served his internship year in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and has numerous relatives both in Wisconsin and the Twin Cities.  Depending on how the season goes, he may root for either the Packers or the Vikings, but mostly the Packers.  Lisa is a die-hard Vikings fan.  Such is life.