MEET THE MYRTLE BEACH TEAM

 KEL & KRISTYN STEINER

Base Director Kel Steiner grew up as a country boy in New Zealand. He did his DTS in Hilo Hawaii in the 70's and went on to help pioneer YWAM's work in the Philippines. In the late 70's, he pioneered YWAM's work in Micronesia. In the 90's, Kristyn and Kel re-pioneered YWAM Restenas in Sweden. They are now pioneering a new and exciting base in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. 
Kel finished his new book, "Adventures In Saying YES To God," and it is now available on Amazon. CLICK HERE​​ to know more.
Kel's hobbies include jogging, tennis, swimming, landscaping, the beach, good coffee, good food and Jags.  
Kristyn grew up in a small town called Peru, Illinois, where she trained as a nurse before heading to do her DTS in Manilla Philippines in 1983, the place where she was to meet her future husband. 
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Her hobbies include: reading, music, drinking coffee, hanging out, and spending time with her children.

Kel and KrIstyn have been married since 1985 and they have three adult children: John-Michael, Karissa, and Josh.

JEFF & JENNI

Jeff and Jenni have been with YWAM for more than 25 years. Originally Jeff is from California and in 1984 travelled to Hong Kong and did his first FEET team (Far East Evangelism Team), then stayed and did his DTS. He has live in Hong Kong, India, Kashmir, Australia and Afghanistan and together Jeff and Jenni have travelled to 50 countries to preach the Gospel and be involved in Church Planting. Jeff loves to meet with people one on one and also is an Ordained Minister.
Jeff’s hobbies include: gardening, hiking, interior design, antiques and drinking coffee with good friends.

Jenni is from Australia and did her DTS in 1982 in Goulburn, NSW, Australia. She has a passion for the least reached and loving the unlovable. Jenni has a background in Drama and Theatre, Nursing and Social Work. She is a gifted and anointed Evangelist and loves to move in the prophetic and ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit.​

Jenni’s artist flare includes: leading worship and playing guitar, prophetic painting, arts and evangelism. She is an avid gardener and also loves hiking.

Jeff and Jenni have been married since 1991 and have two beautiful adult children.

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.
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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 ageing mother. After her mother passed away, she felt the Lord calling her back onto the mission field.
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 will be involved with teaching, training, staff development, and mentoring the next generation of young leaders! 

Carol's hobbies include: reading, traveling, meeting new people from all over the world, and cooking.

OUR PARTNERS IN MISSIONS

THE HALL FAMILY

The Hall Family are currently serving in Tanzania, East Africa! 

"God is on the move and it is great to be on the frontline of ministry. From the city to the bush, from the open plains to the mosquito swamps. On foot, in boats, 4x4’s and airplanes, what a life to serve with the Lord Jesus! After 30+ years in missions we continue to press on.
Our hearts’ desire is discipleship throughout East Africa, using sport, discipleship schools, leadership workshops, working with local churches and among Muslims.  Join us in Prayer, for this sustains us spiritually. Join us in finances, for this sustains us physically."