Meet our family

Our Pastors

Senior Pastors Lester and Brandy Steedley serve Life Center Kingstree with a heart to reach the lost, equip the saints, and see the Kingdom come to life.

Senior Pastors Lester and Brandy Steedley with their family

Bio & testimony

Lester & Brandy Steedley

Pastor Lester and Brandy Steedley became our senior pastors on August 31, 2025. Pastor Lester has served in many different roles throughout his ministry, from evangelist to youth pastor, worship leader, associate and senior pastor. His calling has always been to reach those who are lost and empower those who feel forgotten. He is a kingdom builder, and his ministry is focused on equipping the saints, edifying the church, and teaching us how to make a lasting impact for the kingdom.

God knew Pastor Lester couldn't do this alone, so he sent Brandy. They began their ministry together on the road in 2007 traveling with Brandy’s family as The McCutchen Family. They saw many saved, healed, and filled with the Holy Ghost while ministering as a group. They married on May 23, 2009. They left the road in 2011 and began serving in the local church. They believed it was time for their family to grow, so in 2016 they began the process of having children. They faced several problems with infertility, but God proved himself faithful.

After five years of praying, God answered their prayers and blessed them with their son, Hudson, on March 26, 2021. They were blessed again on December 13, 2024, with their daughter, Willow Kate. Willow Kate was born with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. With four separate heart issues, she would face a 9-hour surgery in May of 2025. After 8 days in the hospital, she was able to come home fully healed. With no evidence of any need for a future procedure.

Through these experiences, God has used their testimony to minister to people who feel like their past or present determines their future. They are passionate about sharing their story and have the faith to believe that God will always do what he promises. So come join us on this journey as we continue to see miracles happen and the KINGDOM COME TO LIFE.

Book cover for 'The Truth Is' by Lester Steedley

New release

The Truth Is

Pastor Lester published his first book, “The Truth Is”, in 2024. Pick up your copy on Amazon.

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Favorite things

Get to know us

A few of the people, places, callings, and everyday joys the Steedley family loves.

Favorite things

Pastor Lester

Color
Every Shade of Blue
Food
Steak and Pasta
Sport
Football / Baseball (College: USC Gamecocks / Coastal Carolina Chanticleers)
Favorite Bible Verse
Psalm 18:2
“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Favorite Bible Verse
Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound”
When did you get saved?
September 19, 1998
When did you receive the Baptism of the Holy Ghost?
January 1, 2008

Fun facts about me

  • I am a registered nurse
  • I obtained my Associate degree from Horry-Georgetown Technical College
  • I received my Bachelor's from Claflin University
  • I am currently pursuing my Master's in Family Nurse Practitioner from South College
  • I write music / lead worship
  • I love sci-fi anything
  • I love history, especially WWII
  • I love Pepsi and Mountain Dew & Diet Dr. Pepper
  • I eat popsicles as often as I can

Favorite things

Pastor Brandy

Color
Pink / Purple
Hobby
Shopping (anywhere I can)
Vacation spot
Cruising anywhere & Disney World
Sport
Football / Baseball (College: USC Gamecocks / Coastal Carolina Chanticleers)
Favorite Preacher
I love Amanda Crabb, but the pastor isn’t too bad either :-)
Scripture
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Fun facts about me

  • I have been a certified teacher since 2009
  • I received both my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Coastal Carolina University
  • I love to sing
  • I love Reese's, soft peppermints, and circus peanuts
  • My favorite restaurants are Carrabba's and Miyabi

Hudson’s Favorites

Hudson

Age
5
Color
Blue, orange, red
I love
Monster Trucks
Thing to do
Play outside, Read, and watch Monster Jam
What I want to be when I grow up
A Doctor and a Pastor

Favorite things

Willow Kate

Age
18 months
Snack
Fruit Loops
I love
Mickey & Minnie Mouse and watching Moana

Come meet the Life Center family

Join Pastors Lester and Brandy for Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. or Word on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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