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SSTTEEPPHHEENN HH.. FFOORRMMAANN 1555 INFINITY LN. ♦ BEAUMONT, TX 77706 ♦ 409-656-5263 ♦ E-MAIL: SHFORMAN@GERMER.COM

Steve, Jeanette, Jeana, Annie and Allison Forman

MINISTRY VISION AND PASSION __________________

My ministry vision is to use my twenty years of business, legal and church leadership in combination with my theological and pastoral training to change lives –and the world –for Christ. My gifts include leadership, casting vision, administration (through teambuilding and coordination) and communication (including preaching and teaching). As a leader, I employ an educate-motivate-participate model. I work best with a team, developing and deploying team member resources to accomplish a goal. My ministry passion is to help individuals discover and live the truth of God’s Word as they enter into and grow in relationship with Jesus Christ. Through these individuals, as active agents of God’s kingdom, I believe the church can become the light of Christ in the world it was intended to be. My ministry philosophy is rooted in Ephesians 2:10. Using my own divine design, I want to help others discover their own and “walk” in it.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND AND TESTIMONY_______________________________________________

My Childhood: I was born in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School (Dallas) in 1980. My father was an engineering professor (SMU) and management consultant and my mother was a high school science teacher. I was raised in the Christian Church and a Christian home.

My Conversion, Growth and Calling: The youngest of three children, I was baptized after confession of faith at age eight. In my late twenties I strayed from the Lord, challenged my beliefs and found myself at the brink of personal disaster. I cried out to God and He saved me – a testament to His Grace, His assurance of salvation and the power of the Holy Spirit. I considered seminary at that time, but elected to pursue a law career and lay ministry. God knew I was not ready. In 2006, my middle daughter was severely injured in a horrific bus accident. The Lord saved my daughter, but two of her friends were killed. God again exhibited the power of His Spirit and vividly showed me that He, not I, was in control. I felt His call toward a deeper relationship and started seminary classes in Fall, 2007. In 2009, I sold my law partnership in order to attend Dallas Seminary full time.

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My Family: While my boast is in Christ first, my family is a close second. I have been married to

Jeanette since 1984. We met at Texas A&M and were married after graduation. After working as an accountant, Jeanette spent many years as an at-home mom, dedicated to raising our three daughters in a Christian environment. Jeanette has been active in children’s and women’s ministry throughout her life. She is skilled in elementary school-age programs and is known as the VBS “General” at our church. She recently completed several years of staff leadership in our local Bible Study Fellowship chapter. She now has returned to the work force as business manager for our local community theater. We have three beautiful daughters: Jeana, born 12/15/87, a vocal performance graduate of Oklahoma City University working in New York; Allison, born 4/24/89, an environmental design graduate of Texas A&M pursuing her Masters of Architecture at University of Texas; and Annie, born 7/29/94, a graduating senior at West Brook High School in Beaumont and off to Texas A&M in the fall. All three girls are committed Christians, active in their own ministry.

My Interests and Hobbies: Since the 2006 accident, I have been president of a non-profit organization, National Association of Bus Crash Families/West Brook Bus Crash Families. By God’s grace, that organization has resulted in seat belt laws for school buses and chartered motorcoaches in Texas. Our work continues at the local, state and national levels. While full time seminary has limited my extracurricular time, my hobbies include theater arts and spending time at the beach with my family. FORMAL EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________

Dallas Theological Seminary Masters of Theology, May 2012 Honors Graduate External Studies Award, May 2012 Graduating Class Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Board of Directors Testimony, May 11, 2012 Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies, 2010 Texas Tech University School of Law Juris Doctor, 1992 cum laude Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, 1984 MINISTRY EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________ Business As Mission Ministry Work As Worship Conference (rightnow, Nov. 2012) Dallas, Texas Border CEBM Project (Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Texas, Oct. 2012) McAllen, Texas IBAM Impact Conference (for Camino Global, Sept. 2012) Charlotte, NC Tower Bible Study Beaumont, Texas

Work with mission agencies and business groups to mobilize leaders, teach Kingdom Business principals and implement BAM projects.

Beaumont Bible Church Beaumont, Texas Ministry Intern – Mission Initiative (organizing, preaching, teaching) Deacon (2008-present) Co-Chair “Project 105” new building project (2010-present) Mission trip to Andahuaylas, Peru (Dec-Jan. 09/10) Youth Bible teacher, Camp Pearl Ministries (June 2010) VBS volunteer: skits, Bible teacher, set construction

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Guest Preaching: (2008-present) Beaumont, Texas

Beaumont Bible Church First Christian Church Northwood Christian Church

Men’s Bible Study (Fall 2006 to Spring 2011) Beaumont, Texas

Co-founded, wrote curriculum, and taught bible study for professional men. The group consisted of over forty men from six churches.

Thai Christian Foundation Dallas, Texas Board Member (2006-present)

Supports the work of Allan and Joan Eubank, missionaries in Chaing Mai, Thailand and David and Karen Eubank, Free Burma Rangers, a Christian relief organization in Karen State, Burma (Myanmar)

First Christian Church Beaumont, Texas Board chair (2003-2005) Led pastor search committee Coordinated strategic planning initiative Revamped outdated budget to Ministry Operating Plan Elder (1999-2005) Deacon (1994-1999); Deacon chair (1998-1999) Authored, taught, and preached “Growing with God” study series Ministries committee chairs: worship, evangelism/mission, property committees Developed and implemented contemporary worship service Choir and praise band member; children’s choir director; children’s drama director Sunday school class and Bible study teacher (adult and youth) VBS volunteer: skits, Bible teacher, set construction, children’s music First Christian Church Lubbock, Texas Deacon (1990-1992) Chair of Missions Committee; began “Lubbock Love” neighborhood initiative Choir and Revelation Singers (touring contemporary praise group) member PRIMARY WORK EXPERIENCE ________________________________________________________ Germer Gertz, L.L.P. Beaumont, Texas

Senior Trial Counsel (1/2009-present) Partner (1/2000-12/2008) Associate Attorney (2/1998-12/1999) Represent major corporations and individuals in litigation. Specialize in trial defense of Class I railroads. As outside counsel for the Kansas City Sourthern Railway and others, coordinated risk investigation, catastrophic injury response and trial defense teams for accidents covering a seven state area. Tried multi-million dollar cases in state and federal court. As law partner, I developed and managed (including financial, personnel and facilities management, marketing and client development) a multi-million dollar block of business. Our firm grew from 11 lawyers in Beaumont to a 65+ lawyer firm located in Beaumont, Houston and Austin. Licensed to practice in Texas state and US District Courts in Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Member national and state trade organizations and frequent seminar speaker.

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Law Offices of Daniel Flatten (1997-1998) Beaumont, Texas Associate Attorney

Mehaffy Weber, P.C. (1992-1997) Beaumont, Texas

Associate Attorney

As associate attorney, I coordinated trial teams for senior trial partners. I was also on various management committees including client development and marketing.

Pick Up Pals, Inc./Forman Industries, Inc. (1986-1990) Lubbock/Midland, Tx

Vice President, Manager (truck equipment business). Managed million-dollar retail, commercial and industrial sales in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico and retail and fleet service centers in Midland and Lubbock. Financial, personnel, facilities management and marketing.

Celanese Chemical Co. (1984-1986) Houston, Texas

Process Engineer VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS__ _____________________________________________

West Brook Bus Crash Families (2006-Present) Beaumont, Texas National Association of Bus Crash Families (2008-Present) President (2008-Present)

Co-founded organization of parents of girls involved in the March 29, 2006 West Brook HS soccer team bus crash. It now includes families from across the United States. The group advocates the addition of lap-shoulder seat belts on all school buses and motorcoaches at the local, state, and federal levels. Organized, coordinated and developed legislative and press resources for lobby team resulting in the 2007 passage of Ashley and Alicia’s Law in Texas and $10 million in state funding in 2009. Assisted development of marketing materials for national school bus safety advocacy campaign with IMMI/SafeGuard,Inc. Supported additional legislative initiatives in Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Ohio and New York. Coordinated Texas lobby team supporting national legislation for motorcoach safety (MESA Bill) with Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety and other national groups as well as Senators Hutchison and Cornyn. Texas PTA Summer Leadership Seminar

Volunteer Breakfast Keynote Address – July 2010 Family of the Year Award– 2010 Family Services of Southeast Texas Guest - Fox and Friends national news broadcast - 2010

Advocate Testimony: Oversight Hearing on Bus Safety; Senate Surface Transportation Sub-Committee; Washington DC, Thursday, September 18, 2008 Newsmaker of the Year Award (Co-recipient) – 2008 Press Club of Southeast Texas

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Symphony of Southeast Texas Beaumont, Texas General Board Member (2001-Present) Executive Committee—Individual Contributions Chair (2008-2009)

Executive Committee—Marketing Chair (2006-2007) Facilitator – Board Strategic Planning Seminar; Summer 2008 Symphony Chorus Member (2003-2008) Girl’s Youth Softball Coach (2004-2005) Beaumont, Texas Girl’s Soccer Assistant Coach (2002) Young Audiences of Southeast Texas Beaumont, Texas President (1999-2001); General Board Member (1996-2001)

This organization brings artists into local schools to support learning and multi-cultural experience. As president, I coordinated financial, funding, personnel, marketing and press. Also interfaced with national organization for resources, artist development and strategic initiatives.

Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout) Beaumont, Texas

Spindletop Council Representative (1994-1995) Texas A&M University College Station, Texas

Student Government Candidate for Student Body President (1984)

Traditions Council President (1982-1983) Class ’84 Senator

Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Various command positions at outfit level

Ross Volunteer Company (1982-1984) Senior Press Officer (1983-1984) Honor Leadership and Drill Company made up of juniors and senior members of the Corps of Cadets; Honor Guard for the Governor of Texas.

President’s Endowed Scholar (1980-1984) REFERENCES_______________________________________________________________________ Mark Land Personal Pastor Beaumont Bible Church 5720 Clint Lane Beaumont, TX 77713 409-201-6211 Brad Brown Co-Director, NABCF and friend 6085 Natchez Trace Beaumont, TX 77706 409-3514208

Larry Germer Senior Partner Germer Gertz, LLP 550 Fannin, STE 400 Beaumont, TX 77701 409-654-6700 Karen Giesen Administrator and Adjunct Professor Dallas Theological Seminary, Houston 6740 Meadowlawn Drive Houston, TX 77023 832-752-2894

Additional references available upon request. For preaching and teaching samples visit www.shfministries.weebly.com under the communication tab.