Steve and Debbie Cartwright

Steve: I grew up as a preacher’s kid and was saved and called into the ministry by age 7. Although I knew God had called me, I became rebellious to that call as a teenager and wanted to do my own thing. By my high school graduation, I had surrendered my life to God and the calling He had for me. I enrolled in Ohio Christian University to become a minister.

Debbie: I was saved at the age of 17, sanctified soon afterward, and called into full-time Christian service. In obedience to that call, I changed my college choice and enrolled in Ohio Christian University, where I met Steve.

Following our marriage in 1982, we spent 11 years in pastorates and Christian education ministries before our missionary appointment in 1993. We served for one term in the Caribbean and have ministered with WGM Southwest Ministries since 1999.

Steve and Debbie minister at a small church on the Gila River Reservation south of Phoenix, Arizona, where they both preach, teach Bible studies, and work with the children and youth. They are also both involved in Bible camps and serve on the Southwest Ministries Leadership Team. Steve offers Victory Guitar Outreach classes periodically as well as SOAR (Servant-Overcomer Addiction Recovery). Debbie also serves as the Field Treasurer.