Yuriy and Viktoriya Mayba both grew up in the Seattle, Washington area and met as teenagers at a church in Kent. It was there that they each encountered God in a deeply personal way and began wholeheartedly pursuing His calling for their lives.

 

They have been married for 24 years and have since built a beautiful family together. They have three children: Lana, who is married to Donnie Grosskopf; their son, Michael; and their youngest, Melanie.

 

Yuriy brings a unique blend of business experience and ministry leadership. He spent nearly a decade traveling with a Christian ministry band, while also owning and operating multiple businesses. Throughout it all, he has remained committed to the ministry for over 25 years, with Viktoriya faithfully serving alongside him.

 

In 2009, the Maybas moved to Oklahoma to attend the RHEMA Bible Training Center, stepping into a season of deeper spiritual growth. Then in 2017, they answered God’s call to plant a church—Watershed Community Church—which has since become a thriving faith community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

 

Their vision is both simple and profound: God first, family second. With a passionate focus on raising up the next generation, they have a deep heart for children and young adults. They believe that a healthy church starts at home—and when the home is rooted in Christ, every other area of life comes into alignment.