Stenway Louve’s journey to Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) was unlike any other. He believes God’s hand guided each step and continues to shape his family’s life in the IWU and Grant County communities.
Though he tried to ignore it at first, Stenway felt a persistent call from God to ministry—a call that eventually changed his entire life direction. After attending community college and another university for a time, that call finally led him to study Christian Ministries at IWU.
What’s even more remarkable is that the first day he arrived at IWU’s campus was also his first day in Indiana, roughly 48 hours before his first classes. Looking back, Stenway sees that decision as a step of faith and obedience to what God was doing in his life.
“My faith grew stronger and more personal during my time at IWU,” Stenway reflects. “I learned that faith isn’t separate from our daily work, it’s the foundation that gives our work meaning and direction.”
Throughout seasons of success, challenge, uncertainty, and joy, Stenway's faith and trust in God became the anchors that carried him through. Family members, mentors, and friends within his circle modeled what it meant to live with humility and conviction, and their example continues to guide how he approaches both his calling and the inevitable challenges that come with it.
Stenway's ministry formation deepened through hands-on experience. His internship at Brookhaven Church connected classroom lessons to the daily realities of pastoral leadership—serving a diverse congregation with empathy and authenticity. Later, a summer internship at TLC Management, a nursing home company, offered a different kind of education. Observing the organization’s structure and culture, Stenway saw how leadership built on integrity and compassion could mirror Christlike stewardship in any setting.”
“I was especially inspired by how TLC’s leaders wove biblical values into their work, even though the company wasn’t formally faith-based,” he said. “It reminded me that faith can be lived out through integrity, compassion, and excellence, regardless of the setting.”
During his graduate program, Stenway served as a residential pastor at College Wesleyan Church. This experience deepened his understanding of pastoral leadership and collaboration within a large church community: guiding people spiritually, managing responsibilities, and serving with humility. It reminded him that faith and vocation can work hand in hand when service to others is the focus.
After earning his master’s degree through Wesley Seminary, Stenway soon returned to IWU, this time as an employee. While he’s held multiple roles over the past seven years, Stenway now serves as the Risk Operations Administrator and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. In this role, Stenway helps develop and implement an enterprise risk management plan for the university, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring risks.
“One of the most exciting parts of this work is helping university leadership gain a clear understanding of emerging risks and their varying levels of impact,” Stenway said. “I get to play a small part in helping our university operate safely and wisely, protecting our people and resources so that we can remain focused on what truly matters: fulfilling our mission.”
One of the biggest challenges Stenway faces in his work is the speed at which the risk landscape can change, with new issues emerging daily. From technology shifts to regulatory updates, risk assessment and long-term planning can be complex to navigate. Flexibility, curiosity, and a desire for continued growth have proven critical as he adapts to constant changes.
“One of my proudest accomplishments has been leading IWU’s implementation of a million-dollar grant to expand academic youth programs across Indiana,” Stenway shared. “We’ve been able to help students from diverse backgrounds see college as within reach.”
In his previous role as the director of academic youth programs, Stenway helped host over 800 third graders on campus each year as part of Wildcat Kids and led a week-long academic camp where high school students could have meaningful experiences. Seeing these students’ excitement and confidence grow was incredibly fulfilling for him, and it’s this same heart for others he brings to his current role.
“What I appreciate most about IWU is that it’s not just where my story started, it’s still part of my journey,” Stenway reflected. “From my time as a student to my current role as a staff member, IWU has remained a place of growth, purpose, and community. The relationships I built here have continued to shape my life, and the mission of developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership still guides my work every day.”
