Missionary Information:

Steve first became connected to Water of Life Church in 1993. In 2001 he joined a Mission Adventures team that served with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in San Francisco. During that time, God gave him a deep love for the people of the Tenderloin neighborhood. In response to that calling, Steve moved to San Francisco in 2003 and has now been serving there for over 20 years.

Kayla joined YWAM San Francisco in 2010 after moving from Minnesota. Steve and Kayla met while serving in the ministry and were married a few years later. Today they are raising their two children, Oliver (9) and Maggie (6), in the city they feel called to serve.

Steve now serves as the Director of YWAM San Francisco, helping lead the ministry’s vision to see lives restored, people formed in the way of Jesus, and the Church mobilized to love the Tenderloin well. His role includes leadership development, staff care, ministry oversight, fundraising, and building partnerships that help sustain long-term work in the neighborhood.

Together, Steve and Kayla are committed to long-term presence in the Tenderloin, believing that transformation happens through consistent love, trust, and faithful relationship. Their desire is to help create a ministry that not only serves immediate needs but also helps people move toward stability, healing, and community.

Prayer Requests:

• Continued provision for their yearly personal support and family needs
• Wisdom and endurance as Steve leads YWAM San Francisco in this new season
• Deep and lasting relationships with neighbors in the Tenderloin
• Open doors for neighbors to access housing, recovery programs, and long-term support
• Growth for Oliver and Maggie in strong friendships, faith, and their unique gifts
• Continued provision for YWAM San Francisco, including facility needs and greater freedom to invest deeply in ministry