Stephen LupPlace was born in east Texas but spent most of his time growing up in both Amarillo and Hico. After high school, he received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma Christian University in 2008, and then earned his Master of Ministry degree from Harding University in 2018. Stephen has worked in full-time ministry for over 10 years, and proudly serves on the board of trustees for the television program, In Search of the Lord’s Way. He and his beautiful wife, Katie, met in college and have four children: Sawyer, Liam, Kennedy, and Luke.