Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele
Theological Educator and Nutrition Educator
Serving the Lord in the Republic of the Philippines.
Bio
The Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Asia, based in the Republic of the Philippines.
Walter and Robyn serve respectively as theological educator and nutrition educator at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Baguio in northern Luzon. Prior to moving to the Philippines, Walter served as academic dean and professor of Bible and Confessions Studies at Neema Lutheran College in Matongo, Kenya. He also served as an advisor in curriculum development for schools throughout Africa. Robyn served as a dietitian educator in Kenya, where she taught nutrition classes and worked with deaconess students. As a deaconess intern, she continues to work with the deaconesses in the Philippines.
Walter holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Culture from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as well as Master of Divinity, Master of Theology and Master of Sacred Theology degrees, with emphases in biblical theology and pastoral practice.
A 16-year veteran of the United States Navy, Walter has served Sailors and Marines in Japan, Thailand, Korea, the Persian Gulf and stateside at naval installations as a Navy chaplain. Prior to serving in Africa, he was pastor of three LCMS congregations. In addition, he has taught courses for various colleges and seminaries around the world.
Robyn is a registered dietitian — with a degree in nutrition from New Mexico State University — and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has worked in the field for over 25 years. Prior to serving in Africa, she ran her own nutrition consulting company and has worked in acute care hospitals and outpatient nutrition clinics. Her passion is teaching about the connection between food and faith.
The Steeles have two married adult children and four grandchildren, who live in the U.S.
Prayers
Pray for Walter and Robyn as they serve in Asia. Ask the Lord to continue to grant them good health as they seek to bring the message of God’s grace in Christ to their students and to those in the surrounding communities.
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Additional Information
- Birthdays:
- Walter — Sept. 29
- Robyn — Nov. 25
- Wedding Anniversary: Oct. 21
- Home District: Texas
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Giving Online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of the STEELE family.
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Giving by Check: You can also make a donation towards this family’s ministry by check.
Mail your check, made payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designated with their last name, to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
(Or call
888-930-4438 to speak with someone.)