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WELCOME TO REV. DR. STEVEN AND ROCHELLE SWEET
Steven was appointed as Senior Pastor of Manchaca UMC in June 2006. Prior to entering pastoral ministry Steven worked professionally for fifteen years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He served in both clinical and administrative positions as well as maintaining a private practice. Steven and his wife attended Tarrytown UMC before entering full time service to the church. While attending Perkins School of Theology he served as a local pastor at Bertram UMC. After seminary Steven served as Associate Pastor at Tarrytown UMC, Senior Pastor at Wimberley UMC, and Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of Edinburg, TX. Steven holds the following degrees: B.S. (Bachelor of Science), M.Ed. (Master of Education), M.Div. (Master of Divinity), and D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry). Steven is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Child Care Administrator and has been recognized as a Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association. He has served on the Austin District Committee on Ordained Ministry, Austin District Superintendency Committee, Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Directors for the Rio Grande Campus Ministry, and the New Braunfels Hospice Ethics Committee. Steven is married to Rochelle, who treasures her Cajun heritage: she values cooking, lively laughter, and upbeat music. Rochelle is a hill country artist of some note. Steven and Rochelle have two grown sons. Steven says, "Perhaps there is no sweeter music to be heard than laughter in the hallways of a church."
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