Steven Ferguson

Husband, father to a lively toddler, and a lifelong seeker of truth. My story winds through the heart of Seventh-day Adventism, where I spent most of my life until five years ago, when the pandemic gave me the space to wrestle with hard questions that only led to more.

Research and questions gradually unraveled a faith tradition that calls itself Christian yet, in many ways, operates operates as a cult. I never quite fit its mold. With a bachelor’s degree in Religion and a minor in History from Union College (now Union Adventist University), I began my career in ministry and education, serving as chaplain, teacher, youth leader, and eventually Vice Principal for spiritual life—roles I loved but where I was repeatedly encountering not fitting into Adventism. My ministry career spans from Guam to California to Mississippi.

In the past five years, I’ve stepped back from institutional ministry to complete a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Education in church planting and revitalization, consult with churches, plant a new congregation, and most importantly, be fully present for my son’s formative years. Today, I’m learning to listen to God more than I speak, to guide others out of harmful religious systems, and to model an authentic, grace-filled faith that isn’t afraid of honest questions.