Having struggled with addiction personally, I understand and value the importance of a proactive approach to addressing it. Having knowledge about the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of addiction can help family members and friends of those in addiction know how to better react, respond, and (most importantly) prevent it. Steve is uniquely qualified to do this work having walked the path of addiction personally.

I would like to wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Steve Ward and STEPS Ministries to you. Our church and staff firmly believe in and strongly support STEPS Ministries, and we applaud Steve’s efforts to help people improve their lives, grow closer to God, and prevent addiction.

Steve spoke to a group of young business leaders I mentor, and his message was powerful and necessary. As most business people today would admit, addiction is a reality affecting almost every company. The cost to productivity, families, and even lives is significant. I encourage every leader to consider engaging Steve to help your business. You may not be aware of an issue in your company, but I assure you the likelihood of someone in your business struggling with alcohol or drug abuse is very high. Steve has a great story of recovery and redemption, and I encourage you to contact him to discuss how he can help your employees.

We all know people struggling with addictions, either themselves or in their family. STEPS Ministries and Steve Ward have a unique approach to prevent addiction by helping people before their lives are dangerously impacted. This is a ministry that is desperately needed!

The delivery of health care in the US is shifting its focus from treating symptoms of disease to preventing it all together. This approach uses education, awareness, a holistic view of the individual, and access to experts and resources to produce better outcomes at a lower cost. STEPS is a great example of this approach and fits well with public health and employer initiatives concerning addiction. STEPS is built upon real world experiences honed over decades that allow it to speak with authority to individuals, families, institutions, and companies concerning addiction and its prevention. Simply put, STEPS will help you develop the courage, competency, and commitment to take on the challenge of recognizing and confronting the power of addiction in yourself, family, friends, and employees.

Often, when we think about the growing epidemic of addiction, we think of it in a far-off manner. We see it from a distance as if it does not affect us. The reality is that addiction is everywhere: at work, in your community, school, church or maybe your life and family. It comes in many forms. Our biggest asset in the fight against addiction is prevention. We need to get in front of it, talk about it in our circles, and bring it to light in our lives. Because it is not as far off as we make it seem, it is hidden in plain sight in our everyday lives. STEPS Ministries is instrumental in helping individuals and families in areas of awareness, education and connection around the topic of addiction. They provide the tools and enable people to find hope, healing and help when it comes to addiction. The journey to recovery is long, but it can be achieved one step at a time.

Steve Ward is a passionate trainer who I have both trained and observed deliver practical exercises that promote resilience and health consciousness. There are few trainers who combine deep corporate experience, first-hand knowledge of the importance of prevention, and also superlative facilitation skills. Given the growing number of workplace trainings you can use, it is good to know that you can rely on someone who will not only grab your attention but give you proven skills to prevent substance abuse in your employees. I hope you give Steve the opportunity to demonstrate the rare value that only his brand and depth can offer.

I first met Steve in Sunday School, where I heard his story for the first time. His openness and vulnerability are powerful; and so many need to hear the message. Addressing addiction from the standpoint of prevention is absolutely the right approach and resonates deeply with me.

As a contributing writer, Steve Ward has provided great insight to our readership in an easy to understand format with specifics on how readers can improve their parenting. After you read his columns, you can’t help but want to develop a proactive parenting strategy for your own family. Steve is also a natural on the radio and shares his passion for helping others in a concise, easy to understand way. His tips on proactive parenting are gold for listeners wanting to do all they can to protect their children from addiction.

Steve has provided helpful guidance and instruction to the community and to families who struggle with addiction. He has the ability to speak to the heart of the issue, and he is capable of communicating about difficult things because of his own experiences and his dedicated investigation and relentless research. Steve is a gifted speaker who has led several seminars in a variety of venues at our church. As a speaker, his desire to aim at the heart of issues is apparent, and his servant heart is revealed as he spends time with people after his talks are over. I consider him to be a great friend who encourages me in the ministry which I am called to here at OMPC.

Steve presented to our Hoover-Metro Kiwanis club and really helped change the way we think about addiction. The part that resonated with me the most was understanding that addiction is not limited to drug and alcohol abuse. It’s obvious that his knowledge and passion for helping people overcome addiction is making a difference in our communities.

Steve Ward presented and ran a workshop for Truth at Work, and both had a transformational impact on everyone attending. Steve is an incredible speaker and teacher. I have witnessed his speaking at different venues with varied audiences, and the results were always the same: “Changed lives!” Steve has incredible insights for preventing addiction. His coaching skills have impacted me personally for years. One reason for his success in serving people is that he has walked and lived out what he is teaching. An addicted culture needs the integrity and humble heart of a Steve Ward. You will witness the change he can bring to your organization by impacting and transforming your culture for greater success. You will be delighted beyond measure.

I have known Steve Ward for more than 20 years. He is a strong business man but also an amazing person. As a communicator, Steve has the ability to get to the heart of the matter in concise ways and can articulate the value of what he is sharing in precise terms. He brings a wealth of knowledge, both business and personal, to his ministry efforts today. Steve’s personal experiences with alcoholism in his own life and that of his family have allowed him to have a viewpoint that very few can (or are willing to) share. He has taken his experiences and turned them into wisdom and insight for parents, spouses, and business associates alike. His personal mission to prevent addiction is exciting to watch. The opportunity to get up stream of addiction and educate families and businesses on how to recognize the signs is a very under-served area and one that Steve has a passion to help resolve.