Alan Steppe
Steven Curtis Chapman, the award-winning Christian music artist, and his wife, Mary Beth Chapman, have six children, three of whom are biological and three who were adopted. Here are their names:
Emily Elizabeth Chapman: Emily is Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s eldest child. She was born on August 17, 1987.
Caleb Stevenson Chapman: Caleb is Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s first son and second child. He was born on November 22, 1989.
Will Franklin Chapman: Will is Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s second son and third child. He was born on September 14, 1991.
Shaohannah Hope Chapman: Shaohannah, also known as Shaohannah Hope, is Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s adopted daughter from China. She was adopted in 2000.
Stevey Joy Chapman: Stevey Joy is another one of Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s adopted daughters from China. She was adopted in 2003.
Maria Sue Chapman: Maria Sue, affectionately known as “Maria’s Miracle,” is Steven and Mary Beth Chapman’s youngest adopted daughter from China. Tragically, she passed away in a tragic accident at the age of five on May 21, 2008.
Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth have been advocates for adoption and have founded the charity organization “Show Hope” to help provide financial assistance to families seeking to adopt and to care for orphans around the world. Their love for their children and their dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others have made them an inspiration to many.
