NORTH, Steven F., Rev (–2022)
Assembly memorial minute, 2022
Note the passing of Rev Steven F North and insert into the Assembly record this memorial minute of the General Assembly’s sincere gratitude for his faithful gospel service to the church:
Rev Steven North passed away 2 January 2022 after his 2½ year battle with cancer. Steven was formerly the minister at Ebenezer-St John’s Presbyterian Church (Ballarat South).
Through his many years of ministry, Steven was always known and respected for his humble and faithful service to God. His reputation was that of selflessness, of always putting others needs before his own. Steven’s ministry began at Albury as the youth pastor in 1995, followed by an appointment to Engadine (1996–2002), Tweed Heads as Associate Minister (2003–2006), Moss Vale (2007–2012), Ballarat South (2013–2016), and finally St Ives-Pymble from October 2016 to December 2021.
During his 27 years of ministry he ran youth groups, playgroups, bible studies, church camps, holiday clubs, after school clubs. He took Scripture in schools for over 30 years and facilitated homework clubs and ESL programs for refugees and migrants.
God used Steven and his ministry to bring many people to know him and become Christians, a few also have entered ministry themselves. His steadfast love of the Lord and unwavering biblical teachings were a constant throughout his 27-year ministry. Even when he knew he was dying, he never once questioned why him but accepted his lot and it only made his preaching more purposeful right to the end.
The funeral service was conducted in Queensland at Hervey Bay Presbyterian Church.
Gender
- Male
Functions
- Youth pastor -- Date: 1995