Steve Van Der Poel

Steve Van Der Poel

Steve came to Christ as a teenager & always sensed a call to ‘do something’ for God. He worked in the Queensland Police Service as a police officer & Detective for almost 15 years. Steve now works as a pastor in the Wesleyan Church in Wangaratta in rural Victoria, where he also serves as the local police chaplain.

Steve is passionate about people in the real world finding hope & exploring new life in Jesus. He enjoys a BBQ, a cold beer & his latest adventure is trying to master stand up paddle boarding. Steve is married to Amanda for the last 20 years & they have three children.