Steve Pettit is widely known as a strong Bible preacher, emphasizing revival and evangelism. He served for 29 years as evangelist and president of the Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team. During that ministry, he conducted over 800 campaigns throughout the United States and preached in over 21 foreign countries. Having worked with teenagers for over 30 years, he has a special burden for young people and their problems, and along with his current ministry to college students at BJU, he spends every summer preaching in fundamental youth camps across America.