Steve Bezner, PhD

Education 

• PhD, Baylor University
• MA, Hardin-Simmons University
• BA, Hardin-Simmons University

Research Interests 

• Pastoral Ministry
• Pastoral Theology
• Dietrich Bonhoeffer
• Church Planting

Courses Taught 

• Congregational Leadership
• Living the Kingdom

Publication Highlights  

• Your Jesus Is Too American: Calling the Church to Reclaim Kingdom Values over the American Dream (Grand Rapids, MI, Brazos, 2024).  

About Dr. Bezner 

Steve Bezner is associate professor of Pastoral Ministry and Theology. Prior to joining Truett faculty, he served in a variety of pastoral roles, most recently serving as Senior Pastor of Houston Northwest Church in Houston, Texas, for twelve years, where he also served as adjunct faculty for Truett Houston. During his time in Houston, Steve served on the Executive Board of Texas Baptists, the board of Houston Church Planting Network, and with GlocalNet to start churches and promote peacemaking across religious and racial boundaries. 

One of his primary passions is coaching and helping churches and pastors succeed in their various contexts. To that end, he has taught and written curriculum in a variety of settings over the years, including World Hope Ministries International—a ministry dedicated to providing theological education to pastors in remote global contexts. 

Steve is married to Joy and has two sons—Ben and Andrew. He enjoys cooking, jazz music, coffee, books, hiking, fishing, and hunting.