Pastor Steven Lagore was born and raised in South Africa by his missionary parents Arthur and Gladys Lagore. 

The first eighteen years of his life were spent in Transkei, South Africa. He came to Canada in 1976 and has been involved extensively in Christian ministry for almost 40 years. Pastor Steve also serves as a director on the S. A. M. Mission Ministries board. Subsequent return visits to our mission base in Mozambique Southern Africa have uniquely qualified him with an understanding of life and ministry in this part of the world as well.

Graduating from Temple Bible College in 1990, he served as youth and music pastor for sixteen years.

Steven is now Senior Pastor of Crossroads Christian Assembly, Edmonton, Alberta. Steven & his wife, Karen, were married in 1978. 

They have three children, 2 grandchildren, and live in Leduc, Alberta.

Arthur has over 70 years of experience in Christian missions and pastoral ministry.

After returning from 38 years of missionary service in Transkei, South Africa, Arthur served as senior pastor in the Heimdal Community Church for 10 years.  Arthur is now the Associate Pastor of Crossroads Christian Assembly.

Arthur recently celebrated 65 years of marriage to his wife, Gladys Lagore. They have three sons and seven grandchildren, as well as two great-grandchildren.