Palmetto Shores Church

*Staff
Ronny Byrd  

Ronny Byrd is the founding pastor of Palmetto Shores Church.  He is married to Gail (35 years) and they are parents of two children:  McKenzie who is a junior at Charleston Southern University where she is an education major and a cheerleader; and Morgan who is a senior at Myrtle Beach High School where he plays football and baseball.  Ronny received his Bachelors Degree from Furman University and his Masters Degree from Southwestern Seminary.  Ronny has served in pastoral ministry positions in Greenville, SC; Elbert, Texas; Oakway, SC; Greenwood, SC; and three churches in Myrtle Beach.  Ronny has a passion for preaching understandable messages that help all people, especially those who are seeking and hurting, discover the wonderful love Jesus has for them.  Ronny loves running and exercising, sports activities with his family, eating healthy food and playing golf with friends.

Email  rbyrd@palmettoshoreschurch.com

Keith Darnell  

Keith is the Associate & Student Pastor. He has served in the ministry for twenty two years . He has worked with all ages but mostly with students. He is married to Claire (21 years) and they are the parents of five children; Brian 20 attends North Greenville University, Kayla 18, Walker 15 attend Socastee High School, Hannah 11 attends Forestbrook Middle School, and Matthew 7 attends Sea Side Elementary School. Keith Graduated Charleston Southern University with a BA degree in Religious Studies.  Keith has served ten years in camp ministry overseeing all camp activities and staff, as pastor for six years, and six years as Education student pastor. Claire graduated from Francis Marion University Florence, SC, in 1987 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and has a Masters degree from Grand Canyon University. Keith enjoys spending quality time with family, tent camping, fishing, hunting, golfing, and watching his kids play sports.

Email keith@palmettoshoreschurch.com