Leadership & Staff
Behind every ministry is a team committed to leading with integrity, serving with excellence, and creating an environment where people can encounter Jesus and take their next step in faith.
George and Liane are passionate about helping people encounter Jesus,
grow in their faith, and discover the life God created them to live.
Raised on opposite sides of the world—George in South Africa, Liane in Alaska—they married in 2000 and have served in full-time ministry together since 2003. After 16 years as Lead Pastors of Harvest Church in Durban, South Africa, they followed God's call to the U.S., where they now lead Coastal Family Church.
Their heart is to build a church that feels like family—a place where people of every age and stage can encounter God's presence, grow in authentic community, and live with Kingdom purpose.
George and Liane have three children—Amberly, Luke, and Mitchell
and consider it a privilege to serve the Coastal family.
GEORGE & LIANE GOURLAY
LEAD PASTORS
WORSHIP & CREATIVE PASTORS
FRED & DENISE STEYN
Pastors Fred & Denise Steyn grew up in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and have two children, John & Jenna.
After faithfully serving together as volunteers and ministry leaders, they answered God’s call to full-time ministry by relocating to Chicago to help launch a church plant. Today, they serve as pastors at Coastal Family Church, where their passion is to see people encounter Jesus, discover their God-given purpose, and experience the life-changing freedom found in Him.
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They believe worship is far more than music, it’s a lifestyle that points people to Jesus. Their heart is to cultivate a thriving culture of authentic worship and creative excellence, empowering musicians, production teams to use their gifts for God’s glory. Through every service, every song, and every creative expression, their desire is to create moments where people encounter the presence of God, hear His voice, and take their next step in faith. They are passionate about raising up creative leaders who use their gifts to communicate the Gospel with excellence and help advance the mission of Coastal Family Church.
Rod & Val Palmer
founding PASTORS
Rod and Val Palmer have a deep love for Jesus and a lifelong passion for building His Church.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, they helped plant a church in Harare before moving to South Africa to assist with another church plant in Cape Town. In 2004,
God called them to Flagler Beach, where they founded Coastal Family Church.
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Rod is known for his shepherd's heart, and Val for her gifted teaching ministry. Together, they have faithfully invested in generations of people, with a passion to see lives transformed, families restored, and people discover their God-given purpose.
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Rod and Val have three children—Nathan, Daniel, and Natalie—and two grandchildren, Chase and Wyatt. As Founding Pastors, they continue to encourage and support the life and vision of Coastal Family Church.
eldership
Jerry & Maria Tilton
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Joey & Candace Covey
Tom & Linda Brumitt
staff
Finance Administrator
Lisa Gardella
Office Administrator
Jeanine Pate
