After a project trip to Guatemala in 2001, Steve and his wife Melinda sensed that God might be leading them into a big change for their family. 

Steve joined the Uganda office in 2005 as a staff architect leading projects around the country.  With his background in design-build, Steve found life outside the walls of the design office and became a pioneer developing and expanding EMI’s CM program - a ministry of EMI that has influenced hundreds of construction workers in Uganda and beyond in their professional and spiritual lives. 

After a stint on assignment in Kenya at Rift Valley Academy, the Hoyt family returned to the US in 2021 where Steve continued his work with EMI.  As a natural people person, Steve finds great joy meeting with EMI’s network to encourage them and to help them engage as donors, volunteers, and staff.  Steve’s quick wit and expertise in sarcasm keeps everyone around him on their toes!

When he’s not on the road or connecting with the network, Steve can often be found woodworking or spending time with his wife Melinda and their 4 children: Sophia, Madeline, Janet, and Hannah. 

Thank you, Steve for your ministry and love of seeing people built up both professionally and spiritually in the merciful love of Christ. Because, as Steve will tell you, that is what it’s truly all about.