Bonnie & Steve are the Founders & Directors of Priority 1. They have been in various kinds of short-term missions’ ministry for almost 30 years as trainers, mentors, teachers, team leaders, etc. Before serving with Priority 1 Steve worked as Superintendent of Heavy Highway construction in the Washington, DC/upper Virginia areas, and, Bonnie taught Accounting & Math classes at Shalom Christian Academy in Chambersburg, PA. They have loved being parents of 3 sons & Grammy & Pappy to 8 wonderful grandchildren. Family is most important to them & many of their grandchildren have participated with them in NYC ministry. Their passion is to bring people, especially children, into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ!

Erin grew up in Morrison, Illinois and has years of experience in short-term missions both as a team member and a team leader. Erin previously taught music in public school and has a real heart to see children come to the Lord. Erin served with Priority 1 as Children’s Ministries Coordinator for several years but with the birth of her twin sons, Caleb and Jacob, she has changed her job description so she can work from home as Administrative Assistant. She will also handle (along with her husband, Matt) specific projects, such as grant writing and accounting.