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 KEL & KRISTYN

Kel, from New Zealand, is an apostolic leader in the body of Christ who travels internationally as a conference speaker and teacher while serving as an elder for Youth With A Mission’s (YWAM’s) Asia-Pacific Field. Kel pioneered YWAM bases in the Philippines and Micronesia during the 1970's and 1980’s, where he met and married his American wife Kristyn, they have three grown children.  He then served as Dean of Mission at Faith Bible College and was New Zealand Director for Asian Outreach.  Together Kel and Kristyn helped to re-pioneer YWAM in Restenas, Sweden from 1998-2003. 
They began pioneering a new base in Myrtle Beach SC in 2012 where they currently serve. Kel's book, "Adventures In Saying YES To God," is now available on Amazon.
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CAROL

Carol did her DTS at YWAM Kona in 1985. She is from the USA and is a teacher by profession. After her DTS, Carol served at YWAM Kona for 5 years doing youth discipleship. She then went on to pioneer Kings Kids at YWAM Singapore and served there for 10 years. During her time in Singapore she traveled all throughout Asia, worked with local churches and schools, and ran a one-room schoolhouse for children living on the YWAM base. Carol is passionate about seeing young people discipled in the ways of the Lord! In 2000, Carol returned to the USA to care for her aging mother. After her mother passed away, she felt the Lord calling her back onto the mission field. 
Her hobbies include reading, traveling, meeting new people from all over the world, and cooking. She joined the staff team at YWAM Myrtle Beach in January 2016 and hopes to serve through continuing to disciple young people in their walk with God and in missions. She is involved with teaching, training, staff development, and mentoring the next generation of young leaders!
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JCD

JCD joined YWAM in 2009. They fell in love with India when they took their 2-year-old twins there on outreach back in the day. Ever since, they have been leading DTSs and teaching people about unreached people groups and how to minister to them effectively. They now have 4 boys and are passionate about disciple-making, young adults, coffee and service. You will find them enjoying nature or serving in their community or at one of their boys' sports events.
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CLB

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PB

PB did her DTS on board the Anastasis in 1986 and then spent 30 years with YWAM in North and West Africa. While there, she helped pioneer two bases and several ministries, serving on national and regional direction teams as well as in frontier missions. She loves teaching in DTS and other venues, encouraging young people to hear and obey the Lord and remains passionate about intercession. Since joining the base in 2017 she has become very active in local interdenominational activities promoting unity in the body of Christ and sharing His love with the many visitors to this beautiful shore area.
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