Steve Schneider

Steve Schneider is a main character on Waco. Schneider is the glue that holds Mount Carmel together. It is Steve’s recruiting skills as much as David’s theology that has expanded the Branch Davidians. Schneider is one of Koresh’s closest confidants and supporters but becomes deeply conflicted once his wife announces that she is pregnant with Koresh’s child. He is portrayed by Paul Sparks.

Background
Steve was a professor of theology at the University of Hawaii. He's originally from Wisconsin. He and his wife joined the group six years ago. He's their star recruiter, their group has nearly doubled since he joined.