About Steve
Steve Wilent left a promising Hollywood acting career back in 1979 to attend Multnomah Bible College in Portland, Oregon, graduating with a BS in Bible in 1984…but he still had that “acting bug.” In 1987 he graduated from Western Seminary in Portland Oregon, with a Master of Divinity degree…but he still had a desire to act. Then in 1988 he became the pastor of a church in Oregon…but he still had, you know, that acting thing. In 1990 he moved to Tualatin, Oregon to help start a brand new church, a church that was committed to using drama as an integral part of worship and outreach. For the next 12 years Steve served as the Director of Drama at South Hills Community Church where he directed, produced, wrote and yes, finally, even acted in dramas every Sunday. (God does work in mysterious ways!) In 2002 he joined Master’s Image Productions, writing and producing one-man shows that he is currently touring the country performing…as an actor!
What Others are Saying…
“Drama is an excellent tool to use in communicating God’s truth. We need more of it in the church today. One artist who is doing this effectively is Steve Wilent. He engages you with his sense of humor and then brings home scriptural principles with power and relevance. Steve has the full backing of his local church leaders and I heartily recommend him and his ministry through drama.”
Luis Palau
Luis Palau Evangelistic Association
“Steve’s sensitive dramatization of this gospel helped our congregation see the scope of what John was seeking to accomplish. The congregation seemed to hang on Steve’s every word. What I liked most about Steve’s presentation was its faithfulness to the text. Steve showed us John’s distinctive flavor. Our church is the better for it!”
Pastor Jon Karn
The Church at Angeles Crest, La Canada, CA
“I’ve worked with Steve Wilent for over fifteen years and am blown away by his inexhaustible well of creativity and his incomparable ability to transform himself into a wide cast of characters. In a word, Steve Wilent is a genius. I give him my highest recommendation.”
Bill Perkins
Best Selling Author and Conference Speaker
“The drama (According to John) gave fresh insight into the feelings and experiences of the real people that were part of Jesus’ life and ministry. Your skillful dramatic work was a refreshing and meaningful centerpiece to our worship experience.”
Pastor Dave LeRud
Oregon City Evangelical Church, Oregon City, OR
“Steve ministered in our church recently and did an outstanding job… he made the Gospel of John seem very alive, real and practical. He keeps you on the edge of your seat… I hope to have him back again in the future.”
Bill Graybill
Pastor, Abundant Life Center, Jefferson, OR
“Our people enjoyed According to John so much. I know it made me want to go home and reread the Gospel of John. May God continue to bless your ministry.”
Sherry Baker
First Baptist Church, Junction City, Oregon
“I want to tell you how much we enjoyed your visit to our campus…the students were inspired by your presentation.”
Chaplain Blackwelder
Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, WA
“Steve Wilent did an excellent job at our service… his message of grace was exactly what our church needed to hear. This message of God’s grace should be experienced at least once by every church. It was a most moving and eye-opening experience.”
Pastor Ken Solts
River of Life Church, Boise, ID
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