Born September 3, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Pastor Matthew and Gussie Pettis. At an early age he knew his divine assignment would be to preach he gospel of Jesus Christ. As a young Christian, after being filled with the Holy Ghost during a first Sunday testimonial service, his ministry began witnessing in the streets of Chicago. He ministered to the poor, the broken hearted, the captives, and the bruised. He prayed and laid hands on the sick while the Lord confirmed His Word with signs and miracles. It was during his street ministry where he saw the first miracle on Halsted Street, as he prayed for a crippled man to see God’s miraculous power straighten his leg out. God has used Pastor Pettis in countless prayer lines to minister to the people.
On October 22, 1983, he married Lora Vernell, they have four children: April, Steven Jr., Krystal and Brian who are all very active in the ministry. The life of Pastor Pettis is one in complete fellowship with God, understanding his assignment to the body of Christ. Armed with the scripture “If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth” Mark 9:23 Pastor Pettis is an anointed preacher and Bible teacher ministering in four services weekly at is own church, while conducting crusades, and ministering in conferences and services throughout many churches and ministries in the body of Christ. Wherever he ministers he brings revelation knowledge that has caused many breakthroughs in the lives of the people. He has been the Senior Pastor of Holy Trinity Church since 1996. He is the Founder of Steven Pettis Ministries (SPM). He is the founder and president of the Prepared Soldiers School of Ministry. He is also the founder of Covenant Kings Alliance (CKA). A fellowship designed for Christian businesses and entrepreneurs in developing and enhancing their purpose for the Kingdom.
He has authored several books which has been translated into Spanish and was distributed in Central America. His weekly television program, I Believe I Receive can be seen throughout the United States. He can also be heard weekly via radio and internet preaching the Word of God, around the world. Pastor Pettis has been the recipient of several awards for his Christian service and leadership. Pastor Pettis has been anointed to raise up leaders, and to help the believers walk in faith and victory, to be an effective witness and a light to the world. On Feburuary 1,2008 he was consecrated an Apostle by the honorable Apostle Dr. Richard D Henton of Monument of faith Breakthrough Ministries.Apostle Pettis is truly is one of our end time voices before the return of Jesus Christ.