Pastor Steve Shrum

Pastor Steve is a 2010 graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He has served St. Mark in Cleveland, Ohio, and Trinity in Spencerport, NY. He is passionate in Jesus’ commission to the church in making disciples by baptizing and teaching. His sermons and Bible study are relevant to today so that the congregation will be equipped to engage in the community in the love of Christ.

Pastor Steve has been married to Rachel for 30 years. They have 2 daughters: Amanda and Stephanie. He is an avid cyclist, loves the outdoors, and really loves good coffee! Coming from a musical family, Pastor Steve plays guitar, bass, and drums. He also sings lead and harmony. A veteran of the US Navy, he served aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

Visitation Pastor Robert Becker

The Reverend Robert Becker was installed as Redeemer's Associate Pastor Emeritus on September 18th, 2016.  He has become a welcome addition to the ministries of the Church - preaching, teaching, visiting and encouraging members. 

Bob was born on April 7, 1941 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania.  He was baptized into the Christian faith on November 11, 1945 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.  He was confirmed into the Lutheran faith in 1961 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Rockville, Connecticut.

Upon graduation from Arnold High School, in Arnold, Pennsylvania in 1959, Robert attended and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.  After working in the field of aviation for 20 years, Robert completed the academic requirements for admission to Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Robert received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Concordia in 1984 and was ordained into the Office of Holy Ministry that same year.

Pastor Becker has served three congregations:  Lord of Life Lutheran Church, North Vernon, Indiana; Grace Lutheran Church, Weston, Ohio; and Zion Lutheran Church, Schumm, Ohio.  Since his retirement in 2008, Pastor Becker has served Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur, Indiana by preaching, teaching and visiting Zion’s shut-in members.  He has also served the congregation of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Antwerp, Ohio.  In addition to those ministry roles, since his retirement, Pastor Becker has had the pleasure of serving as pulpit supply at various congregations in Indiana and Ohio.

Robert married his wife Ruth Ann, on January 13, 1962.  They have been blessed with two sons: Robert A. Becker and Randall A. Becker.

Robert A. and his wife Wendy have five children: Jessica, James, Sarah, Jacob and Nathan.  They reside in Goshen, Indiana.

Randall A. and his wife Julie have three daughters:  Alyssa, Anna, and Elizabeth.  They reside near Bowling Green, Ohio.