Coming soon to Myrtle Beach

The good life is found in Jesus

One encounter with Jesus can change someone's trajectory for their life on earth and for eternity.

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The Mission

Encounter Jesus, equip the saints.

We exist so that every person can encounter the life-changing power of Jesus and every saint can be equipped for the work of the kingdom.

God has a purpose for your life, and we want to help equip you for the good things he has for you!

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:8-10

The city

Building the Kingdom in one of the nation's fastest growing cities

Myrtle Beach was #3 City of Growth in America in 2025
10,000 - 15,000 people move to Myrtle Beach every year
Pastor Jeff Hawkins with his wife Bailley and their two kids on the beach
Jeff and Bailley, with Paul and Jocelyn.
About us “We’ve loved doing life and ministry in Myrtle Beach for the last 5 years, and we’re excited to follow God’s leading to plant a church! Often called ‘Dirty Myrtle,’ we look forward to getting our hands dirty— reaching people who need Jesus, building a community of like-minded people, and equipping believers to live out God’s purposes.”

Meet your pastor

Pastor Jeff

Jeff is a dynamic communicator and problem solver committed to loving Jesus, leading his family, and serving the church.

The summer before his junior year, Jeff was a broken young man from a broken home. He told God, “If this is what life is like, I don’t want to do this anymore.” Hours later, he met Jesus in a small church in Indiana and found family there. He’s dedicated his life to helping others find life change in Christ and community through the local church.

Jeff has served local churches for nearly twenty years—building teams, preaching regularly, and serving on executive teams. He and his wife have also built a consulting company serving churches of various sizes across the country.

Jeff and Bailley have been married 19 years and have two kids, Paul (18) and Jocelyn (16). Bailley is a gifted leader and passionate follower of Christ. Together they’ve faithfully served the local church, reaching the lost and making disciples.

They’ve called Myrtle Beach home for 5 years, building deep networks and ministry. They’re passionate about people encountering Jesus and being equipped for kingdom work in one of the fastest growing cities in America.

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Partner with us!

Join us in this life-changing work.

Your prayers, efforts, and financial partnership go towards helping people encounter Jesus!

Pray

Join our Prayer Team for monthly updates. Your prayers make a difference as we prepare to launch and reach this city.

Pray

Partner financially

Your one-time and recurring gifts will go towards events and equipment to build and launch strong.

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Join the launch team

Join the launch team! If God is stirring your heart for church planting or for the city of Myrtle Beach, we’d love to talk to you.

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