Dr. Steve Swartz serves as the Senior Pastor of Grace Bible Church of Bakersfield, California. He is the featured preacher for Steadfast In The Faith (www.steadfastinthefaith.org) and is a regular guest lecturer at John MacArthur's Grace Advance Academy. Steve is the author of several books including Strength in the River, Preparing for Heaven, and Joyful Generosity. He and his wife, Sylvia, have been married since 1988 and have raised four children.