In the tradition of Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses, Camp sent out his own 107 theses on Reformation Day (October 31), 1998, calling for a reformation in contemporary Christian music: calling Christian musicians to make direct, uncompromising music that confronts the world with the message of the scriptures.
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, Camp was raised by Christian parents, and by five years of age he had confessed faith in Jesus.
In addition, he met the late Keith Green, who encouraged him to make a stronger commitment to Jesus and the ministry of music.
In the late 1970s, he began a longtime relationship with a then-unknown Rob Frazier, a one-time Petra member, who co-wrote songs for Camp's own albums.
In 1989, Camp released his 10th studio album, Justice, on which he recorded a duet with BeBe Winans, entitled "Do You Feel Their Pain?"
On his 1993 release Taking Heaven By Storm, Camp teamed up with veteran keyboardist and songwriter Michael Omartian, and together they produced a series of No.
440 people were present to hear Steve do four songs, including Keith Green's "Asleep in the Light" and Camp's own "He's All You Need."