Reverend Dr. Steven Bailey
Pastor
Reverend Dr. Steven Bailey
Pastor, Church In The Circle - University Circle United Methodist Church
Reverend Dr. Steven Bailey has been assigned by Bishop Tracy Malone to serve as the Pastor of University Circle United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2022.
Dr. Bailey comes with 37 years of pastoral experience and has served small, large, and mid-sized congregations as well as eight years as a District Superintendent. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He is a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary and Mount Union College. Delaware, Ohio is his hometown.
During his ministry he has served as a volunteer police chaplain for eight years, led a major building and program expansion, and developed leadership in clergy and laity. He has a passion for international ministry, having traveled to Honduras, Tanzania, and Cambodia. He has made five trips to Cambodia to help train and develop the skills of indigenous lay and pastoral leaders. He is the past chair of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and the Conference Communications Committee and served as the Dean of the East Ohio Cabinet the past two years.
Steve met his future wife Marcy at Camp Wanake where they both were in staff in 1980. They have been married for 38 years. Marcy is employed by Crate & Barrel at Legacy Village. They have two adult children: Liza, who is a Clinical Psychologist living in Boston, MA; and Emma who is a Speech Language Pathologist living in Hanover, NH. Steve is a hobby photographer who finds renewal in the beauty of nature.
“I am honored to share in the next chapter of this exciting congregation of progressive and intentionally inclusive Christians; and believe that going forward will be both great fun and very decisive for the continuing witness of this congregation. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this congregation.”
Pastor, Church In The Circle - University Circle United Methodist Church
Reverend Dr. Steven Bailey has been assigned by Bishop Tracy Malone to serve as the Pastor of University Circle United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2022.
Dr. Bailey comes with 37 years of pastoral experience and has served small, large, and mid-sized congregations as well as eight years as a District Superintendent. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He is a graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary and Mount Union College. Delaware, Ohio is his hometown.
During his ministry he has served as a volunteer police chaplain for eight years, led a major building and program expansion, and developed leadership in clergy and laity. He has a passion for international ministry, having traveled to Honduras, Tanzania, and Cambodia. He has made five trips to Cambodia to help train and develop the skills of indigenous lay and pastoral leaders. He is the past chair of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration and the Conference Communications Committee and served as the Dean of the East Ohio Cabinet the past two years.
Steve met his future wife Marcy at Camp Wanake where they both were in staff in 1980. They have been married for 38 years. Marcy is employed by Crate & Barrel at Legacy Village. They have two adult children: Liza, who is a Clinical Psychologist living in Boston, MA; and Emma who is a Speech Language Pathologist living in Hanover, NH. Steve is a hobby photographer who finds renewal in the beauty of nature.
“I am honored to share in the next chapter of this exciting congregation of progressive and intentionally inclusive Christians; and believe that going forward will be both great fun and very decisive for the continuing witness of this congregation. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this congregation.”