DELPHOS, OH, February 06, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Steven R. Haddix has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Mr. Haddix has dedicated a remarkable five decades to helping those in need through ministry and service, most recently as hospice chaplain at Community Health Professionals (CHP) Home Care & Hospice since 2023. In this capacity, he provides daily, weekly or as-needed support to patients and their families, guiding them through crises and offering comfort during challenging times. Extending his role beyond patient care, he is also involved in initiatives such as the Blessing of the Hands, which honors health care workers for their dedication and compassion; and CHP Rays of Hope Grief Camp, a three-day camp for children and youth that have lost loved ones.

Throughout his career, Mr. Haddix has demonstrated expertise in both teaching and managing emergency situations, earning recognition for his ability to lead and support others under pressure. He has pastored multiple congregations across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and South Carolina, including a nine-year tenure at a church in Delphos. Under his leadership, three churches achieved significant milestones: each received awards for attaining the best financial results in two decades, augmented by record attendance and increased community engagement. His approach has always centered on individual growth rather than numbers or status, with a focus on helping people discover their purpose and thrive where they are called.

Among Mr. Haddix's most meaningful accomplishments is the enduring impact he has made on those he previously mentored. From his first youth group in college — where an eighth-grade girl later became a music director for 25 years at her local church— to directing six youth camps that fostered personal transformation, he has consistently prioritized guiding individuals toward lasting change. Many of those he has ministered to have gone on to serve others making significant contributions within their communities, outcomes he values above all individual accolades.

Mr. Haddix's commitment to authenticity and compassion has shaped both his reputation and approach to ministry. He recalls being chosen by a funeral director's wife to conduct her father's service because she recognized his genuine nature and support for families in need. This sentiment was echoed by his chief executive officer at CHP Home Care, who described him as the most down-to-earth pastor he had encountered — a testament to Mr. Haddix's philosophy of serving alongside others rather than above them.

Mr. Haddix began his storied ministry journey in 1975 as a minister of youth and music while still pursuing his academic goals. Alongside his ministerial duties, which included serving congregations throughout several states before retiring from full-time pastoral work in July of 2025, he also worked in the construction industry. Despite facing challenges along the way, he found great fulfillment in witnessing members of his youth groups enter full-time ministry — some becoming missionaries overseas and one serving as vice chancellor of a Nazarene university in Africa.

Before venturing onto his full-time professional path, Mr. Haddix successfully earned a Bachelor of Arts in religion with a minor in biblical languages from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, an institution affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. He furthered his studies through coursework at the Israel Bible Center near Jerusalem, where he completed three certificates under the instruction of Messianic Jewish scholars and continues to pursue annual classes. While he appreciates the foundation provided by his formal education, he also credits significant life experiences — navigating diverse situations and working closely with people in need — as his greatest teachers.

Having dedicated much of his life to civic-minded contributions, Mr. Haddix maintains his status as an ordained minister of The Wesleyan Church and supports various community initiatives through his professional roles. He also had the privilege of attending the first-ever Promise Keepers Pastors conference — a gathering of more than 40,000 ministers from numerous denominations all over the world — at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996.

Happily married to his wife Rhonda and a proud father of five children, Mr. Haddix enjoys woodworking, traveling and spending quality time with his family and their seven grandchildren.

Looking toward the future, Mr. Haddix aims to deepen his involvement at CHP Home Care & Hospice by collaborating with leadership to enhance support for patients, families and staff, striving to provide comfort not only to those receiving care but also to nurses and colleagues during difficult moments. His legacy is defined by a steadfast commitment to service, mentorship and genuine human connection — qualities that continue to shape lives within his community and beyond.

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