Dear Apostles,
This summer we’re fortunate to have Steven McCain as our pastoral intern. Steven and his family have been worshiping with us since last fall. It’s a privilege and joy to help him grow into his vocation as a minister in Christ’s church. I asked Steven a few questions below to help y’all get to know him a bit better.
Nick
Could you tell us a little about yourself?
Hello! My name is Steven McCain and I’m originally from Texas. My wife, Elizabeth, and I are childhood friends and have been married for five years. We have a son, Benjamin (2), who absolutely loves dinosaurs and we are expecting another boy this August! Before moving to North Carolina, we lived in El Paso, Texas where Elizabeth completed medical school. During this time, we volunteered with Young Life and I began to sense the Lord calling me to pursue further education and vocational ministry in seminary. We moved to North Carolina in the Summer of 2020 so that I could attend Duke Divinity School and Elizabeth could complete her medical residency in pediatrics. I recently completed my second year of seminary and have one year left. Even though we’re not native to North Carolina, we quickly became Duke fans and have loved cheering on the Blue Devils this season. One of Ben’s favorite things to say is “GOOO DUKE!”
Why did you want to do an internship at Apostles?
When we moved to the area, we knew we wanted to be involved with an Anglican church. We started attending Apostles last November and have really appreciated the hospitality and warmth here. As I spent more time with the church and the staff, I knew that I wanted to learn from and serve alongside this community. I love how Apostles is engaged in a variety of ministries and that people from all generations are actively engaged in the life of the church. I’m excited for the opportunity to witness first-hand how God is working through Apostles to serve Raleigh in so many ways.
What do you hope to get out of this experience?
As a pastoral intern this summer, I hope to gain a better understanding of all that is involved with pastoral ministry. I believe that the Holy Spirit actively works through the Church to make us more like Christ. I consider it a privilege and a gift to walk alongside this church and be shaped by God through this community. I’m also excited for the chance for me and my family to get to know the people of Apostles. I look forward to meeting you this summer and I’m excited to learn from you and work alongside you!
