Main Speaker - Bill Welzien |
Pastor Bill Welzien has directed Keys Evangelistic Ministries in Key West, FL since 1986 and in 1989 he was received in as an ordained minister of the OPC. He then became a church planter in Key West for the OPC, with what is now known as Keys Presbyterian Church.
Bill has been ministering at the Key West Sunset Celebration for over 31 years. He preaches the Gospel utilizing an easel, colorful paints and a unique type of lettering. He ministers in the open air each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. He has worked next to acts such as the sword swallower, high wire walker, trained house cats, escape artists, jugglers and minstrels, just to name a few. Bill has also had the opportunity to minister in Africa, South America, Haiti, Jamaica and many states in the USA. These opportunities include both in churches and open air venues. Bill is an avid athlete. He has swum the 12.5 miles around Key West numerous times. He has also completed multiple marathon runs and half iron man triathlons, and he and his family are members of the Southernmost Runners Club. Pastor Welzien was the main speaker for RYC '08 and RYC '11. So we are welcoming him back for his third round in 2018. |
Musician - JAck Michels |
Jack Michels has been a singer, songwriter, guitar player, and worship leader for over 15 years. He has served as the Director of Worship at Orangewood Church, PCA since 2008, and has a passion for seeing Christ magnified through theologically profound, historically informed, and culturally vibrant liturgy. Jack is blessed to live in his home town of Winter Garden with his wife, Stephanie, and their three sons.
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