We’ve loved this city for a long time.

Dear friends,

I went to San Jose State. I’ll admit I tried to transfer to Stanford and didn’t get in, and when the two schools played each other, part of me was cheering for the wrong team. Years later, working in tech, I’d walk down University Avenue and think, it would be amazing to build something here. I didn’t know God was already writing that into our story.

Our family has always loved Stanford and this area. What we love most is the people: people like us who are driven to create, to innovate, and to chase the things that change the world.

In our own journey, we found that no matter what we pursued or achieved, it all felt empty until we understood who God made us to be and what our lives are for.

That’s why we feel so connected to the people here. The students pursuing their education and their future at Stanford. The entrepreneurs dreaming about the idea that could change everything. The families trying to raise their kids in a world that moves so fast it can feel like a lot.

In every one of those seasons, what made life better for us was understanding our purpose and having great people in our corner to walk through it with us.

That’s why we’re starting Overflow City Church in Palo Alto. We’d love to grab coffee and hear your story.

Steven & Karla Zeier
with Judah and Cora