Meet Our Team
The hands and hearts behind Steps Ministries
Our team is comprised of passionate Christ followers who are committed to making positive change in the inner-city. We believe that Jesus has called us to share the gospel and help people see their inherent worth in Him.
Ben and Ruth Tagg
Ben and Ruth have been living and working at Steps as a team since they were married in 2011. They have a heart of love for God and passion for social justice through living out the radical teachings of Jesus Christ. Ben has a Diploma in Ministry from Elim Bible Institute & College. Both Ben and Ruth are ordained ministers through Elim Fellowship. Born and raised in the UK, Ben has dual citizenship in GB and USA. Ruth was born and raised in the Buffalo Area.
Ben is a singer-songwriter with gifts in worship leading. Visit benjamintagg.com to learn about his music.
Jodi Arthur
Jodi is the Community Coordinator for Steps Ministries. She currently lives in Clarence Center with her husband. They have two adult sons and two dogs.
Jodi is very accustomed to working with youth, in fact she volunteered with the youth group Ruth attended! Other volunteer experiences include serving as a Sunday School Leader, and serving with Steps Ministries. She has also worked as a teacher’s aide in both middle and high schools.
Melissa Wojcinski
Melissa works as the administrative assistant for Steps. She had been volunteering with our youth ministry for a few years and we liked her so much that we asked her to come on staff! Apart from working in the office, Melissa mentors one or two of the local girls. She lives in Boston, NY with her family.
Kailey Smith
Kailey serves as our Youth and Children’s Assistant. Hailing from Cleveland, she’s currently in her freshman year at Hilbert College. Kailey loves volleyball, cop shows and serving Jesus!
Our Board of Directors
Men and women with a heart for Seneca Babcock
Abraham Keuhn
President
Greg Merriam
Treasurer
Steve Borkman
Secretary
Ben Tagg
Board Member
Ruth Tagg
Board Member
Jillian Merriam
Board Member
A Christian Non-Profit serving children, youth and families in Buffalo, New York. 
