Leadership
Elders
ReaLife understands the role of elder and the role of pastor as one and the same. Therefore, all elders are pastors and all pastors are Elders. The New Testament books of 1 Timothy and Titus describe the qualifications for Elders/Pastors. Those qualifications involve behavior, character, knowledge, spirituality, and abilities—both innate and learned. Read 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 for a better understanding of these qualifications. If you would like even more detail on ReaLife’s understanding of church leadership and government, pick up a copy of Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch. Because ReaLife is a new church, the leadership team is still in development (meaning that it’s very small for now). In time, other potential elders will be identified, analyzed, trained, and empowered for ministry. The current elders/pastors and leaders are listed below. Click on the pictures for some biographical information to help you get to know them a bit.
Rob Burns - Lead Pastor/Planter
Deacons
In addition to elder/pastors, ReaLife sees the role of Deacon as being crucial to ministry of the church both in operations and outreach. The New Testament book of 1 Timothy will explain the qualifications for a deacon. In the future, ReaLife Church will begin to develop a team of deacons. In the meantime we are exited to see qualified men and women demonstrate their abilities to serve the body of Christ.