About Me


Steve Murrell is the senior pastor of Victory in Manila, Philippines; a director of the Real Life Foundation ; and the co-founder and president of Every Nation, a worldwide family of churches and ministries.

Victory exists to honor God and make disciples. Victory Metro Manila meets in thirteen different locations and has planted churches in thrity-nine other Philippine cities.

Real Life Foundation is a social and educational advocacy organization that exists to serve the poor and improve their lives through educational assistance, character development, and community service.

Every Nation exists to honor God and establish Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered, socially responsible churches and campus ministries in every nation. Since it was established in 1994, Every Nation has been making disciples, training leaders, and planting churches on six continents. Our goal is to reach Every Nation in Our Generation with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Steve and his wife, Deborah, first went to the Philippines in 1984 with Rice Broocks for a one-month summer mission trip that never ended. They live in Manila and have three sons.

Steve is the author of "The Reluctant Leader" and "The Accidental Missionary" blogs. He is also a regular contributor to the Evangelicals Today, a monthly Philippine publication, and his messages can be heard at the "Every Nation Podcasts" site.