The Steeles
Joshua & Kelsie, with Abigail, Rebekah, Hosanna, Kathryn, David, and Mia
Joshua and Kelsie are missionaries enjoying life as best friends, serving their Savior, and raising up their children to honor Him.
Joshua has been ministering in Ukraine since 2001, and has also served in Mexico, Hong Kong, Thailand, and the United States. Kelsie took part in mission trips to Taiwan, Mexico, and Romania prior to her calling as a wife and mother. She and Joshua were married on September 18, 2004, after which they returned to Ukraine as a couple.
Joshua and Kelsie are founding members of Euro Team Outreach and coauthors of Bible First. For many years, Joshua led ETO’s Carpathian Mountain Outreach, preaching the Gospel in the Ukrainian language in the mountain villages of the Carpathians. Today he leads Ukraine Gospel Outreach, carrying the Gospel and humanitarian aid into the de-occupied villages of southern Ukraine. He also preaches regularly at local churches in Lviv.
Kelsie oversees the training and schooling for their younger children. She also writes a Substack newsletter.
In August 2026, their eldest daughter, Abigail, married Axel — a joyful day (opens in a new tab) for the whole family.
The Steeles reside in Lviv, Ukraine. Both Joshua and Kelsie speak Ukrainian fluently and are actively involved in the lives of the Ukrainian people.