[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 154 (Friday, September 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4460]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING DR. STEVE HURTE OF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH IN ANDERSON, SOUTH 
                                CAROLINA

  (Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BIGGS of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor an 
extraordinary man of God and a true pillar in our community. Dr. Steve 
Hurte is the pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Anderson, South 
Carolina, and I am blessed to call him my pastor. This year, he is 
celebrating 50 years in ministry.
  Dr. Hurte felt the call to preach at the early age of 8, and by 20 
years old had devoted his life to serving the Lord.
  Since 2013, Dr. Hurte has faithfully pastored at Temple Baptist 
Church. Though he carries himself with humility and gentleness, when he 
speaks from the Word, there is a strength and an authority that can 
only be described as God working through him. He is unafraid to speak 
the hard truths of Scripture even when they are unpopular.
  Dr. Hurte is proof of what God can do with a life fully surrendered 
to Him. He has touched thousands of lives, including mine, and South 
Carolina is better because of his faithfulness.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in celebrating Dr. Steve Hurte for 
50 years of unwavering service.

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