About our Founder
Steve Stucker is the Founder and President of Up B4 the SON Ministries and Charities, a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit registered with the IRS and the State of New Mexico. Up B4 the SON is dedicated to sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ and encouraging others to learn to live according to God’s Word, as written in the Holy Bible.
Best known for his 48-year radio and TV career, and many honors including:
Steve decided to leave his successful broadcasting career at its peak to devote his life to full-time Christian ministry. He now serves as a guest speaker, preacher, and Bible teacher, traveling to various Christian churches, ministries, and prisons. Although ordained as a pastor and chaplain, Steve isn’t concerned with titles or formalities. He views himself as a homegrown evangelist with a deep desire to share the truth about Jesus with anyone who will listen. Steve aims to connect with his audience on a personal level, teaching from the Bible in a relatable way that uses the Scriptures in application to everyday life.
Steve writes a daily devotional called "Morning Inspiration,"
Best known for his 48-year radio and TV career, and many honors including:
- Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- New Mexico Broadcasting Association Hall of Fame and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Hall of Fame inductee
- 17 years in a row as Best of the City by ABQ the Magazine.
Steve decided to leave his successful broadcasting career at its peak to devote his life to full-time Christian ministry. He now serves as a guest speaker, preacher, and Bible teacher, traveling to various Christian churches, ministries, and prisons. Although ordained as a pastor and chaplain, Steve isn’t concerned with titles or formalities. He views himself as a homegrown evangelist with a deep desire to share the truth about Jesus with anyone who will listen. Steve aims to connect with his audience on a personal level, teaching from the Bible in a relatable way that uses the Scriptures in application to everyday life.
Steve writes a daily devotional called "Morning Inspiration,"
Steve is also the host and co-creator (with our late brother Chip Lusko), of Steve’s Matthew 25 Project. This radio campaign highlights key areas of ministry to those in need, mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 25:35 and encourages Believers to get involved as volunteers, supporters and donors. (click here?)
The largest branch of Up B4 the SON Ministries and Charities is Beds4kidz. Steve started this important community outreach in his garage, and it has since grown to operate from an 8,000-square-foot warehouse with a box truck, loading dock and website.
With no government funding, Beds4kidz has provided over 20,000 New Mexico children and their families with clean, comfortable beds at no charge. In a state that ranks 50th in many categories of Child Well Being, this ministry is key to improvement. Learn more about Beds4kidz.
Steve and his wife Rose have been married for 31 years and have four adult children and three grandchildren.
The largest branch of Up B4 the SON Ministries and Charities is Beds4kidz. Steve started this important community outreach in his garage, and it has since grown to operate from an 8,000-square-foot warehouse with a box truck, loading dock and website.
With no government funding, Beds4kidz has provided over 20,000 New Mexico children and their families with clean, comfortable beds at no charge. In a state that ranks 50th in many categories of Child Well Being, this ministry is key to improvement. Learn more about Beds4kidz.
Steve and his wife Rose have been married for 31 years and have four adult children and three grandchildren.